have had a cow this year, but since the two elk I have killed 

 (one arrow each) were cows, I wanted a bull. Had a opportunity 

 for a 5 point this year, but was unprepared. I am 62, and hoping 

 for many more years of archery hunting. Thank you for your work. 



Although Ive only bow hunted for two years Ive found it very 

 enjoyable because of the lack of compitition & not neccessarily 

 for the hunt but for getting close to the animals & being out in 

 the fall of the year. 



As one who archery hunts for only deer, antelope, and turkey, 

 (not elk) , I am very pleased with present seasons, regulations, 

 and fees. Please focus your management efforts on three matters: 

 1) Keep cross bows illegal forever during archery season 2) 

 Reduce vehicle access to public land by about 50%. Do whatever 

 is necessary to get people to hunt on foot or by horse. 3) stop 

 the increasing trend toward preserve hunting and private fee 

 hunting. 



I have bow hunted on the prairies of Eastern Montana for 15 

 years. I have killed only 3 deer, 1 antelope, and 1 turkey. I 

 could have killed a deer every year. Instead, I have chosen to 

 just enjoy the 5-10 days of walking, beauty, and peace which only 

 bow hunting affords. Thanks for all of that fun, and I look 

 forward to about 25 more years of the same. 



Although there are many reasons I enjoy Bow hunting the most is 

 just spending so much time around them the elk. With a gun you 

 just up & kill I don't gun hunt too much anymore, but I don't 

 feel that shouldn't be able too. I'm against opening the upper 

 Ruby 324 I don't feel we bow hunters bother the animals too bad. 



I enjoy the outdoors especially during hunting season. I'd like 

 too see more elk in my districts in the future. I'd also like 

 too see more gated roads on Blacktail Mo. neer Kalispell and 

 emideate areas. Bow hunting is a great sport if it is not abused 

 and managed properly. 



This year is my 1st year hunting elk in area 202. The bull to 

 cow ratio is very high and I feel the Fish Wildlife & Parks have 

 managed this area very effectively. Archery hunting is a 

 challenging & fun way to address close range stalking, 

 observation, and education of all species of wildlife. My sons 

 who are not old enough to hunt enjoy learning about animals in 

 their undisturbed natural environment. 



This year I plan to use my bow a little more than I have in the 

 past. Possibly even purchase a compound bow this year. This 

 year I hope to get some game with my bow. It the best way to 

 hunt. 



I enjoy my archery hunts over rifle hunting because it is more of 



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