come far enough out of the Bob Marshall for a person with no 

 horses to go after them this is why I'm in favor of post season 

 hunt also animals wounded during rifle season can be retrieved at 

 the post season late hunt. 



I am very happy with the hunting in Montana. I would, however, 



like to see a late season (December) after rifle season to 



Control problem elk herds (Quota rather than permit regulated) 

 Archery 



I think archery season should be after the general season in 

 stead of before. Although its great to be out early, there's to 

 many hunters now, bothering the Elk during the rut. Also there's 

 less chance of losing the game if there's snow. 



If season for elk was after general gun season. 



1) Less game wastage because of warm weather 



2) Less game lost because of no tracking snow 



3) Elk are generally at lower elevations 



4) Less vechile traffic 



Shorten season but extend after rifle season. 



See addition late season hunts for hunters (bow) that have unused 

 tags. 



I think archery season in areas around 631 should open later, as 

 it is usually very hot & isn't worth hunting because of no off 

 road travel to retrieve a kill . Then there is a good chance elk 

 will spoil should be allowed off road to retrieve kill or open 

 season later. Also I would like to see a "Be present drawing" 

 for the area you want to hunt. 



I favor a two week eary season. 2-3 week break to gun season and 

 then a two week season in December. 



I am satisfied in general with archery season, but would favor a 

 late hunting for black powder and archery where a person would 

 have an opportunity of tracking game which at present is very 

 difficult since you are limited to finding elk by trial and error 

 unless you spend a lot of time spotting and keeping track of a 

 herd movement. 



I think all damage hunts should be archery only, (Post-Season) 



I think the Fish & Game should open more areas (after the general 

 season) for bowhunter who didn't get there deer or elk. 



Would like to see the season expanded even a little earlier in 

 the season. Also would like to see special late season hunts for 

 Bow only. In this area, not all across the state. 



