Opportunities exist for a variety of different animals in 

 different areas. 



I still see many trophy animals in my areas. 



I have no complaints about the season. 



Plenty of game, challenging, fun, good chance to make "kill", 

 most tags are not limited. 



Relatively unrestricted and ample length. 



The length of the season and the early opening date. 



I like the way they have it set up. 



Yes, except I would like to see branch antlered changed back to 

 any bull as branched antlered season puts all hunting pressure on 

 older bulls during gun season. 



Enjoy hunting in September with less hunter competition. It's 

 quality hunting. 



Lack of pressure, exciting to get so close even if I don't get a 

 shot. 



Seasonal time, not many hunters. 



Because of the quality and quantity of public land which are 

 available . 



It's long and early enough. 



It ' s adequate for me as I can only hunt part time and on 

 weekends . 



The season and rules seem fair and give everyone a chance. 



Southwest Montana is very well portioned. 



Other than some limitations on length, species and sex, it is 

 quite fair and open. 



Most bow hunters are committed. 



The season is a good length and it takes in the elk rut. 



There are ample opportunities to enjoy the sport. 



This was I and my sons first year to hunt with a bow. We managed 

 to get away three weekends . 



It provides a reasonable amount of time to be in the field and 



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