I think Montana's hunting is very good, it gives challenge, along 

 with wilderness, and isolation, but even the best has room for 

 improvement. All in all I would rate the hunting excellent, 

 management average, public attitude - poor. The only way to 

 improve public attitude is to walk the critters to them. Thanks 

 for the chance to voice my opinion! 



Hunting with a bow is not for the meat but for the soul. 



I go archery hunting because it gives me an excuse to go up in 

 the hills and breathe good clean air. And I like it because it 

 is good exercise and if I ever get anything with a bow you'll 

 hear my whoopin clear to Bozeman. 



I love bow hunting for elk. I have missed some beautiful shots, 

 but I still enjoy the sport. I feel very fortunate to hunt elk 

 in Montana. 



Part III #11 - Depends a lot on wheather elk feel the pressure. 

 Have had many with in 40 yards that didn't know I was anywhere 

 near. Situations as such do not pose pressure. If I chose not 

 to shoot I just stay still and enjoy watching. I love the meat 

 but I enjoy the memories a lot more. Thanks for including me in 

 this survey. PS, I have also lived and hunted Utah and Idaho. 

 Personally I would prefer to hunt here at home. 



I have killed many elk with a rifle but archery hunting is a new 

 field for me. As of yet I haven't connected with an elk but I 

 have very much enjoyed the experience. Personally I think if the 

 regulations were drastically changed it would rob people like 

 myself the opportunity to try archery hunting. Thank you for the 

 opportunity to express myself. 



I've killed many elk with rifle and use the archery season as a 

 way to enjoy mnts . at that time of year, get into good physical 

 shape and observe elk populations. I'd like to see more road 

 closures to all terrain vehicles and 4x4 trucks to limit 

 disturbance of elk. 



I'm looking forward to more archery hunting. Missed my chance at 

 a 6 point bull. Great sport and exciting. 



Normally I archery hunt much more in Montana. But in 1987 I went 

 to Alaska for a couple of weeks . So far I can say that when 

 shooting at elk I either miss clean or get a one shot kill. I've 

 learned more about elk and hunting thru archery hunting than I 

 could ever learn thru just rifle hunting. 



I enjoy bow hunting because I feel most archery hunters are 

 concerned for the species they hunt. I am always in favor of 

 increasing hunting areas and hunting access. 



