Yes, except my only concern is overkill on mature bulls during 

 the rut - needs to be watched closely. 



Archery hunting in general is more of a challenge than rifle 

 hunting! I enjoy it more. 



I believe that the hunter to animal ratio is satisfactory. 



I like the season the way it is. 



The season of the year, abundance of game at close range. 



It's a beautiful sport. A real hunter will get his elk if he 

 tries hard enough! 



It seems to be okay for now as far as my area is concerned. 



Because it is a lot of fun and there is a lot of game. 



Nice weather. 



It gives me a chance to hunt before I go to college. 



The season is early and gives you plenty of time to hunt before 

 rifle season. 



Bow hunting is recognized as an important aspect of hunting in 

 Montana . 



The season is long enough and I'd like it to stay the way it is 

 now. 



Because elk and deer are plentiful and well managed. 



Availability of well populated big game species. 



Season is long enough. 



Long season, few people, and plenty of game. 



Because it is the right time of the season for the elk to be in 

 the rut and it is challenging. 



Yes, except I wish they would stop shortening the season. 



Like the separate season. 



This was my first year bow hunting. I got into bow hunting so I 

 could do more scouting for the general season. 

 It suits my needs. 



Not many people, relaxes me, people are friendlier. 



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