fall. 



I personally bow hunt because it allows me more time to be spent 

 out enjoying nature and her creatures to me there is no sound in 

 all nature like the bugle of a bull elk and the chance to get 

 close enough to take a good look at one I don't really care if I 

 get one or even a shot just to be able to hear and see these 

 great animals is a successful hunt to me! 



while Bow hunting I use the opportunity of Bugling to take 

 pictures and if I can get someone else to Bugle I slip around and 

 see how many elk-cows calves and all are in the area-so I get 

 very few shots but lots of fun. 



Early Fall is a great time of year to be out exploring the woods . 

 The leaves are starting to drop & lots of animal activity. 

 Tourist traffic has slowed significantly. I took up bow hunting 

 to enjoy this quiet time of year to the fullest. Just observing 

 Elk close up during rut is a thrill indeed! ! 



I ENJOY BOWHUNTING, I'M NOT TOO CONCERNED ABOUT BAGGING GAME. I 

 LIKE BEING OUTDOORS IN THE EARLY FALL AND SEEING UNDISTRUBED 

 GAME. THE QUALITY OF THE HUNT IS VERY IMPORTANT, FEW HUNTERS, 

 UNDISTURBED ANIMALS. 



Archery hunting does not disturb game animals- I would favor a 

 Inger season w/out having to worry about being scoped by rifle 

 hunters. Archery hunting allows me the freedom & safety to 

 develope tracking skills & just observing game in its natural 

 state w/out their being spooked. I passed up two deer this season 

 just for the joy of observing them up close- you don't get this 

 chance during rifle season- 



I really enjoy the archery season in early fall before the 

 general season. It allows me to find the game in a more natural 

 state of existance. Not spooked or moved out of an area like the 

 general season will do to them. Its a much safer hunt than rifle. 

 Its challenging & rewarding the weather is mild in sept. & Oct. 



Archery-unlike rifle hunting, is a deliberate act. There is more 

 work and skill than luck with archery. I have no pressure or 

 worry when carying a bow- A rifle is a killing weapon that a 5 

 year old can succed with-Archery is a deeper understanding of 

 both the wild life and ones self 



I think bow hunting for big game animals is a fun experiance for 

 beginers like myself. I had fun bow hunting and I know I'm gona 

 want to go bow hunting next year. 



I hunted deer for the 1st time this year with my husband. We are 

 lucky to be able to huhnt right here at home. Even though I 

 didn't take a shot I enjoyed the few nights out more than I 



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