I certainly wonder why this survey & a rifle survey wasn't done 

 for all rifle hunters as well. I am sure the results would be 

 interesting. I believe that Montana has excellent archery 

 seasons & I hope that the MT Dept. of FW & P continue to work to 

 provide archery opportunities to hunters . 



Archery hunting is simply a beautiful experience that is much 

 broader than rifle hunting. It provides the hunter the 

 opportunity to become much more in tune to his quarry & to 

 appreciate the beautiful falls in Mt. while providing the great 

 challenge of attempting to harvest animals on a one-on-one basis. 



Didn't really get a chance to go as much as I'd like to have. 

 However really enjoyed the time I went I 



Archery hunting lets me get out to enjoy the early fall weather, 

 see alot of game that is not seen after the general rifle season 

 opens. If I had to choose either archery or rifle I would choose 

 archery. The $2 increase in question 8E. would be ok if also 

 applied to general licenses, or applied to archery only areas. 



I have only hunted last fall with bow but I enjoyed it very much 

 and plan on going again next year. 



I have only been archery hunting for 1 season - I think its great 

 - I really injoy the chance to go out and hunt Big game with a 

 bow - There is not a lot of people Running all over with 4x4 "s 

 and ATV ' s Like there is during general season - From the other 

 hunters Ive talked to, I don't think the archery harvest has hurt 

 any population - 

 I like the season, fee, and Districts Just like they are now! ! 



I enjoy just getting out in the mountains and just seeing and 

 talking to the Elk is more satisfing than shoot one. But wood be 

 nice to shoot and to kill. 



I am not an avid Archer. If I see an Elk that is fine. If I get 

 a shot, that is frosting on the cake. I have only shot at one 

 elk in my life & that was 20 years ago. I do not archery hunt 

 every year. 



I have over the past 35 years taken Elk - 6 bulls 4 cows - It is 

 my dream to get one 3 year old Bull Elk before I go to the Happy 

 Hunting Grounds with my trusty bow. 



All in all I think the Bow season is in good management and I 

 hope to do better next year. I truly love Bow hunting. 



I have been an outfitter in the past and this was my first time I 

 had time to take a few days to relax and camp in the fall. the 

 weather was great and I really enjoyed being out scouting and if 

 I got a shot fine if not fine - It was Great I seen 7 elk one day 

 and 4 another. I didn't get a shot but it was great. Sorry Im 



