27. APPRECIATES WILDLIFE AND THE OUTDOORS WHILE ARCHERY HUNTING. 

 ENJOYS THE CHALLENGE AND THE SPORT ITSELF. 



Sorry some one fouled up, as I didn't receive this when you say I 

 should have. I enjoy bow hunting more for the opportunity of 

 being in the great outdoors. Killing a big geune animals is not 

 #1 with me. No poor chances and consequently no wounded animals. 



I mostly go out during bow season to watch the elk and listen to 

 them bugle. Just an enjoyable time of the year to be out. 



I do not have the time to fill out this form. However, I hunted 

 on Ft. Keough land aprox. 3 days for deer, no luck - around 3 

 days for elk in area 410, no luck - elk - no hits . Don't 

 remember how much money it cost other than license fees - or 

 time. Enjoy the sport and don't really care if I get one or not 

 - enjoy trying. 



I like to archery hunt because I enjoy being out when the elk are 

 bugling and the autumn colors are at their peak. I don't see a 

 vehicle at every wide spot in the road. I haven't killed an elk 

 archery hunting yet, but I'm out there most every weekend, most 

 of the time we camp out. 



I hunt with bow for the challenge. I passed up numerous shots 

 that were questionable. Archery hunting is not my meat hunting 

 method. I feel good even without a kill. 



Even though I didn't shoot at or get an elk, I love to bowhunt 

 even if I don't get one! I just like being out there! Keep up 

 the good work! 



I like to be in the hills hunting. Archery season helps me get 

 to know the lay of the land and see what the animals do. 



I enjoy elk hunting with a bow. A close 25 - 30 yard shot at a 

 cow or calf is just as thrilling as that at a huge bull. The 

 meat tastes surprisingly the same and both in my opinion signify 

 "quality hunts". Don't mess it up! 



The success of this year's hunt is not measured by the size or 

 number of animals harvested. During rifle season I hunted with 

 both rifle and bow. From September to December I did not harvest 

 one animal as a personal choice. I have about 30 days afield 

 this year in Montana, and I enjoyed them all. 



It is a pleasure to hunt in Montana with a bow. I've never 

 experienced to thrill of seeing, smelling and watching elk at 

 such a close range, never have shot at one but I have come close, 

 maybe next year. Thanks for this pleasure! 



