I think the branch antlered law in our area will increase bull 

 elk populations in some extend. But wonder how many will be 

 killed during their 2-21/2 years of age. 



There has become an increasing need to protect spike bulls during 

 hunting season. I favor management actions s? as has taken place 

 in the ELKhorns . but lets not stop here . how about trying a 

 district for 6 pt or better, hunters should have a anary of 

 opportunities to choose from. 



Close all hunting of spike elk - this will greatly increase the 

 number of trophy bulls in the future. Close the early RIFLE 

 season for elk during the rut. A bugling bull doesn't have a 

 chance against a rifle. 



I feel an early black powder season would be bad, very bad for 

 elk populations. I would like to see entire state go to Branched 

 antlered bulls and four pt. or better for deer. I strongly 

 oppose chooseing rifle or bow only. 



380 had an excellent population of Branched Bulls this year Due 

 to Branched only season in 1986. I think Branched only is a 

 better idea than spikes only, other areas have proven it works - 

 Also I'm a landowner in 380 who has never drawn a special Elk tag 

 the chances of drawing a cow tag are much greater than those of 

 Drawing a Branched Bull tag. How can you say that every few 

 years I will have a chance at a branched bull 



I think the archery season should be closed to herd bull's 5 

 point & over. There are too many dry cow's running around. 

 When I see 16 cow's 2 calves and no bull's in a herd there's 

 something wrong. 



I think bulls with 4 points or better should be shot - anything 

 smaller should not be shot - Even during rifle season 

 That way bulls have a better chance of becoming a trophy. 



My opinion is: That there is a shortage of bull elk. I spent a 

 total of 12 days hunting elk, both bow and rifle, and I saw about 

 100 elk. 1 branch, 3 spikes and the rest cows and calves. It 

 also appeared to me that many cows did not have calves at their 

 side. I did however have a cow permit which I filled. She way 

 dry. 



When hunters recieve special cow elk permits - cows should be the 

 only legal elk for that hunter to harvest. 



In genral the region game managers region 5 - are not responsive 

 to trophy buck or bull areas - they have a penchant for wanting 

 to shoot every horned animal in the region each year - both with 

 rifle & bow. Region 510 has great potential - but they allow it 



