Because Montana is so liberal with its seasons, species to hunt, 

 length of hunting season. 



Could be longer. 



It's basically well thought out. 



Qualification - only frustration is access to public land - more 



difficult each year. 



This was my first year hunting with a bow. I love to get 

 outdoors (country) . This is my reason. 



I rarely see other hunters and game seems quite plentiful. 



I find it satisfying. 



Long season, plenty of opportunity to hunt. 



There are less people during bow season as compared to rifle 

 season. 



Easier to hunt on accessible land that is not accessable in 

 normal rifle season. 



There is a lot of elk and deer and it is a challenge to get them 

 with a bow. 



It's the right time of the year for archery season. 



It is less crowded than during rifle season. 



Because there are a lot of friendly people in our area that let 

 me hunt on their land and there's plenty of game around. 



Because it is at the right time of the year, there are not many 

 hunters, and it needs no change. 



Allows me to hunt when the elk are bugling. 



I like the long season. 



Allows sufficient days afield. 



Because of the early season and either sex hunts. 



I like to get out in the woods. You can see what they do. 



Gives one adequate time for a hunt and is not overcrowded. 



The opportunities are there if you're willing to work for them. 



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