Its important that we limit the sport to those that are sincere; 

 to those who caught and will catch this wonderful bug. I gave 

 100% to hunt archery this year and got 300% back - without the 

 elk, bear and antelope - and if hunting archery becomes furious 

 as it is now during rifle hunting , I would just as soon head out 

 with a camera during August. 



Each year I spend more time archery hunting. It is a great 



sport. I plan to take a week of vacation to hunt in "88. It is 



a privilege to help with the survey. Archery hunting is 

 something worth working for & supporting. 



I saw alot of elk this year, but the bugeling was slow. The 

 weather could have had alot to do with that. I like to get out 

 this time of year. even if I never kill an elk. good survey I 

 will help you any way I can. 



Mainly Bow Hunt to enjoy scenery and weather 



I have hunted for 18 years with a Rifle. This is the First year 

 I have hunted with a Bow & First Year I have hunted big ame . I 

 will never hunt again with a rifle. It is so much more 

 satisfying hunting with a Bow. I did not have to worry about 

 being shot by another hunter. I have heard stories about bow 

 hunters taking poor shots & leaving the animal to die. I think 

 there should be stiff er fines for these people. 



I will give up my gun season to hunt with a Bow. I will do as 

 much as I can to protect my PRIVILEGE to hunt with a bow. You 

 have my support . 



Ive been hunting with bow and arrow for 2 years now and Im just 

 getting really involved in it . I enjoy the calmness and the 

 silence of bow hunting. Hopefully someday when I fill this form 

 out. 111 be able to put an S in the trophy bull space. 



I am 45 yrs . old, & have been archery hunting for about 14-15 

 years. I have yet to take an elk with a bow, but I anxiously 

 await each season. I have passed the stage of having to prove my 

 ability to anyone, but would certainly hate to lose any part of 

 my favorite sport. I average taking Bull elk about every other 

 year in the rifle season. I credit my hunting success by 

 becoming a better hunter through archery. Many young hunters 

 lose interest in archery, because of lack of success. Most 

 seasoned archers are very conservative hunters, and good 

 sportsmen. After 14-15 years you must admit I enjoy the hunt! I 

 have successfully taken deer & antelope in past seasons. 



I enjoy archery hunting in Montana because of the great hunting 

 experiences . 



Its about time Archery hunting got looked at. 



If done right it is a very time consuming, rewarding activity and 



