year. 



It gives you a challenge and the game a chance. 



Yes, except could have a late season after November. 



It offers enough hunting prior to rifle season and the weather is 



good. 



Yes, because I enjoy the odds. 



Yes, except for landowner/Fish and Game relations, I'm impressed 

 with most facets of Montana bow hunting. 



The season is before general hunting with rifles. 



Yes, except party permits needed for five persons. 



Lots of game, good time of the year; unfortunately no elk this 

 year. 



Plenty of game. 



Yes , except the only problem is the nonserious hunters . 



A good time of the year to hunt. 



Because I can understand them clearly! 



The timing and length are satisfactory. 



I feel there is numerous trophies for bow opportunity, but not 

 too many for gun opportunity. 



I see a lot of elk. 



The season length is okay but I would like to see fewer hunters 

 and better trophy quality. 



Because there's lots of big game. 



Archery seasons are the longest I've ever seen without many 

 restrictions. 



There is a long enough season at the right time of the year. 



It's best to have it when the elk are in the rut. 

 Lack of other hunters . 



It gives Montanan ' s a chance to beat the out of state crowd. 



I enjoy the weather during September and the uncrowded conditions 

 afield. 



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