usual good sense I and other bow hunters don't bother them little 

 or at all. If anything we prob. make them more cautious for the 

 rifle hunters that follow. So I don't believe that at this time 

 we need much more regulations. 



My thanks to the MFWP ' s Front line people, warden's & biologists 

 for thier efforts in improving and maintaining a superb quality 

 for Montana ' s bowhunters . 



There is an increase in archery hunters at present, however I 

 feel that this problem will be solved in most part when the 

 novelty wears off and the realization of the effort and skill 

 involved sinks in with some of the hunters new to the sport. The 

 sucess ratio is far below that of the rifle, archery is the sport 

 of frustration, with high rewards. Thank you 



Archers required lots of time to hunt (season length). it can't 

 be done in one day like the gun. Any archer that takes longer 

 than 30 yds hits is asking for a wounded animal. Try to deep all 

 the hard to reach areas open the full length as they are now. 

 In response to 8i. 



I don't feel an archers presents in a back country area has any 

 affect on elk but an area like 621-623- recieves to much 

 pressure. This area seems to also recieve the worst quality 

 hunter - (not that gun hunters don't have their share) 

 I believe the problem lies in its ease of access. And as much as 

 I hate to say it, its possible there should be a marksmenship 

 test at entrance areas. 



Due to limited vacation time during the season I am unable to bow 

 hunt as much as desired. I have seen a vast increase in the No. 

 of bowhunters during last few years - the pressure is definitely 

 hurting game populations - don't go overboard though, a 1 wk. 

 shortening of the season is o.k. Also close/limit areas on 

 individual basis. 



the amount of animals killed by archery hunters is not the amount 

 of animals killed during archey season. I am surprised by the 

 amount of Violations that go unchecked in archey season. Maybe 

 the Tip-Mont, program will take hold and more violations will be 

 reported . 



Overall, I didn't hunt as much as I usually do. The archery 

 season needs to be expanded. It seems the # of people is 

 increasing. I do enjoy archery season and am anticipating the 

 future season. 



I feel that something should be done in increase the number of 

 large bulls but I think that the archery season has no effect or 

 little on the number of spikes, but the general season is when 

 they get all the young bulls. I feel a branch antler law is 

 required. 



