season. 



I believe their is a large number of elk killed with a rifle 

 during archery season 



any elk is a trophy to me-why kill off the biggest & best bulls-I 

 am not for having "trophy" seasons 



I would prefer the archery season for elk be a trophy season- 

 limit kills to 5 point or better. 



Something must be done to increase the number of trophy bulls. 

 The fish & game is too worried about total numbers of elk. We 

 need more quality and less quantity. I would rather see fewer 

 total elk and more big bulls. 



I do not believe that it is possible to increase the proportion 

 of trophy animals in the elk herds without severely restricting 

 the existing rifle hunting of these animals. 



If you want to do something open up the access to the forest 

 lands and quit trying to make hunting into a rich man's sport 

 there are still some people who go out for the meat 



I use the Archeiry season to extend my hunting of whitetail deer. 

 It allows me to search out a larger buck, for more days afield. I 

 figure that if Im not successful with B & Arrow I can easily 

 shoot one with a rifle during the regular season. The last deer I 

 shot w/ bow was almost 10 years ago. But every year have numerous 

 close range opportunities (30 yds.) to shoot at whitetail bucks 

 of 4 points or less . I hunt for larger bucks during the Archery 

 season. 



Too many hunters are going for trophy elk only. Special permits 

 should be issued for trophy or branch antlered bull elk. And 

 allow all hunters to try for spike Bulls and Cows. 

 No crossbows! 



Due to my health I am only allowed to eat wild meat. I enjoy 

 hunting in montana for deer elk & antelope. I am not in favor of 

 trophy hunters and do not trophy hunt myself. Keep up the 

 continued good work 



Being a beginning bowhunter, I feel I am not currently qualified 

 to dictate how others hunt. But, being a great fan of hunting, 

 bow or rifle, in Montana, I feel it is my duty to defend my 

 current rights and priveleges. Thus, I feel that I should have 

 the right to decide to hunt either way. I hunt for sport, 

 challenge, enjoyment, exercize, but most of all, for food! I 

 would prefer things the way they are, for now at least. 



I realize you people look at hunting as a business. I love to 

 hunt, hike, pack, skin, gut, butcher, & eat elk. Please don't 



