Last elk hunt in 1978 



Close 640 area to Anterless Deer only for 1 or 2 years to 



increase numbers of larger Bucks; saw very few over 4x4 point in 



1987 and majority of racks were light; ( Rifle and archery 



closings) 



I think a closer watch on big game populations are necessary to 

 ensure that they are safe from extinction in the future, and also 

 so we can't hunt some of them. 



I think that there should be more big game and trophy game in 

 different parts that have less population. Thank you. 



In most of the areas I hunt both with bow and rifle there are 

 quite a few elk and a lot of Spike and 3-5 pt bulls but few big 

 bulls 6 pt mature bulls, I think too many young bulls are killed 

 before they reach maturity, 



I think the bull population could be managed better in the 200 

 and 400 districts that are adjacent to Bob Marshall and Scape 

 Goat Wilderness. 



I don't think anyone is really satisfied by the number of bulls 

 unless they've got one. Most of us would like to see elk as 

 common as whitetail deer, although it would reduce the challenge 

 of the hunt, which I think is most important to the majority of 

 bowhunters . 



The Mule Deer Buck to doe ratio in my area is very poor( 441-442 ) 

 And the bucks in the area are of poor trophy quality. Also, 

 getting permission to hunt on private land is almost impossible. 



Last year, the weather was too warm, an the bulls were not 

 calling. What bulls I seen, were small spindles. 



Our game dept . manages for "quantity" not "quality". Our game 

 populations need more mature males . It has been said from 

 Ekalaka to Troy - but still the game management plan does little 

 to change the situation. 



Also-concerning cow elk tag holders - should be required to shoot 

 cow elk only! Lighten up some pressure on the bulls!! 



I believe that elk on the CMR are being improperly managed 

 because too many are being taken. In areas where I am allowed to 

 hunt Ranchers are roaming the hills in 4x4 's checking cows. I 

 have found elk shot (illegally) & only quartered the rest wasted. 

 I would be willing to give $2 extra a tag for increased 

 management, and less special permits or no special permits. I am 

 not critical of the Fish & Game, simply concerned about elk #'s. 



Sure would like to hunt Elk with a bow, but there is no elk in 

 are Region - so would like to get some information on where an 

 archer can hunt elk in Montana!! 



