I think the elk archery season sould be lengthened by a couple of 

 weeks . 



Ques 81- I feel that if 1 more is week added to the break period- 

 all hunting should cease including upland game birds. 



If you want more deer taken out of the riverbottom increase the 

 length of season especially in the spring 



Overall, I am pleased with the archery season here in Montana. I 

 would, however, like to see the season start the last week in 

 August instead of the first week in September 



If hunting pressure was increased by the amount of hunters some 

 areas, such as 140 could be over harvested. Not opposed to 

 management changes for the sake of the game. To often we respond 

 to late, better to change regs to soon than close areas to late. 



I like to have elk answer and come in to bugle. Most too far for 

 a compond but easy shot for cross bow or rifle. If I could change 

 anything I would eliminate the last week of general season. 



I think that the river bottom area that was closed bettween 

 Sappington bridge and three forks should be closed for archery 

 hunting only again. 



In most mountain hunting areas I hunt in I feel archery season is 

 well regulated. In CMR areas, because it is fairly open country, 

 I strongly feel rifle hunting for both deer & elk should be 

 stopped or greatly reduced. I drew an elk rifle permit once 

 (bull) & it was like shooting a fish in a barrel. I didn't feel 

 good about it & I removed a good bull that would have made a 

 great hunt for an archer. The deer are almost wiped out. 



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