The two main changes I would like to see are: 



1- Licence to be purchased prior to season for both archery and 

 rifle. 



2- A post archery season for branch bulls and cows. 



I think thier is to many liesences given out for the number of 

 big game animals and the protection they have to hide in. But I 

 feel Montana reseidents should have first prioraties in recieving 

 liesences . 



Let ' s draw for archery elk permits but leave archery deer hunting 

 alone. 



After filling out this survey I read in the MT. hunting and 

 fishing news that if you wish to hunt elk in MT. with a bow you 

 must apply for a permit! What is the purpose of this? Sounds 

 like the jerk who dreamed up the MT. seatbelt law had his hand in 

 this one too! 



I am in favor of increasing archery license drastically. (20.00 

 to 25.00) I feel this would dercease the number of nonserious 

 hunters afield. The extra moneys derived should be used to 

 better elk habitat. (winter range) 



I think elk have changed thier habits over the last 10 yrs . In 

 1978-1982 I could go to St Regis area at most any time during bow 

 season and get a answer. In the last two seasons I have not 

 heard a bull bugle during the bow season. I think this is due to 

 the pressure increases over the last 3 yrs. The early season is 

 too long. It should be after genral season. 



Another thing that has to be changed is people should not be able 

 to buy tags after the season has started. I know of many 

 violations that occure because of this. Also I think that you 

 should have to have a elk tag to put in for a permit. Thank you 

 for the oppurtunity to state my views . 



I think the season should open sooner. 



I also feel their are large holes in the drawing system for 

 permits . The computer seems to be stuck on the same names . 



Ther is a wide ocncern in license fees. Each year they go yp 

 anbd something is added to cost the hunter a little more. Not 

 counting regular license ther ' s a bow license, bird stamp, 

 waterfowl stamp, pheasant stamp. Then you have to buy a 

 conservation license, fishing license, elk, deer, bear, trapping, 

 and God knows what else. Where does it stop. 



Next you'll want to seperate license fees as male, female, deer 

 or elk license costing $10.00 a peice. Then it will be a duck 

 stmap, seperate from a goose stamp. Where does it stop! ! ! 



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