late. 



I enjoy bow hunting a lot more than rifle hunting its funner and 

 their are fewer people. It is one of the few chances the avarage 

 person has at quality hunting without having a guide. 



If you consider me a typical Archer, Then the record shows I have 

 not reduced the number of animals by much. I have enjoyed 

 quality experiences without hurting game populations. This fact 

 needs strong consideration. 



I really enjoyed bow Hunting. I only shot three times but the 

 suspense and unknown was worth it all. I definitely am going 

 this year if I am still in Montana. I believe there should be 

 some kind of benefit (lower tag fees) For military members. 

 Every where else gives Military discounts. 



I am just a novice archer & just like being in the field to see 

 and monitor wildlife. Also the chalange to get close enough to 

 the game is sufficient even if I don't get a shot. 



Thank you for the opportunity of participating in this survey. 

 Although this was my first archery hunting season, I thoroughly 

 enjoyed the experience & plan to repeat again this next season. 

 Thanks again. 



Bow hunting and rifel hunting is something special to me. It 



gives me a chance to get into the wilderness more. 



I hope my filling this pamplet will help you with your servay. 



I shot my first deer up on Mundeen in Townsend this year it was a 



2x3 I also got a doe with a rifel thanks 



Archery hunting to me is a very precious time to be in Gods 

 handiwork and enjoy the " Quiet " of the woods with limited hunting 

 pressure during the prime of bugling season. The bulls are 

 bugling about the same as always but not coming to the bugle 

 nearly as often as pass years!! Some bulls will come to the 

 bugle that would be "To Easy" with a rifle - but no shots at all 

 with a bow because of various circumstances exa: brush, distance, 

 stance position wring, trees, moving, looking right at you, 

 catches you off guard, directly behind you Etc. Thanks, 



I was within 40 yards of a 4 point bull in heavy timber. I will 

 not shoot unless I am within 40 yards and am sure I will get a 

 good shot. I think too many archers are shooting too far because 

 of compound & cambows. I think crossbows would cause too much 

 hunting pressure and too many elk harvested. I bowhunt mostly 

 for sport and enjoy the time of year and studying elk in rut. I 

 have been within 10 yards of cows and calves and sat for 2 1/2 

 hours in a stand of trees in the middle of a herd. Bowhunting 

 offers me one of the most satisfying and stimulating activities 

 I've even been involved in. I hope it remains as economical and 



