Timing and season length are good. 



Don't have to choose between rifle and bow; can do both. 



It is a challenging and relaxing way to hunt. 



It's not over regulated. 



Allows either sex and you can hunt in districts that are permit 

 only for rifle season. 



Gives you a long season and good weather to enjoy the hunt. 



Provides plenty of opportunity for hunting. 



It' fun. 



It ' s not too cold yet and there is still green left for 



concealment. 



It's working. 



I enjoy getting out hunting. Archery hunting is a good sport and 

 I would hate to see it changed. 



Long season - liberal regulations - fair fees. 



It allows an adequate amount of time for the hunting season and 

 allows hunting statewide. 



Because the season includes most of those precious few weeks 

 during which elk bugle. 



It appears that there is abundant game with litte or no pressure. 



I think the archery season in Montana is excellent - long season 

 and quality hunting. 



The areas I primarily hunt are private so hunter competition and 

 game population are satisfactory. 



Not as crowded in the woods . 



Because it's the bugle season. 



Allows freedom to extent, quality time hunting. 



No crossbows or muzzleloaders during this time frame. 



The length of season is very adequate, and the fish and game has 

 been very fair. Also there is no competition with any firearms 

 which I feel is a good safety factor. 



