Because I live in Montana to hunt and I can hunt from September 

 to December. 



Because of difficulty to fill tags we can afford to be given more 

 opportunities . 



Because I see a lot less people out that time of year and I like 

 that. 



I feel Montana's archers are treated well because of their power. 



The lengths and times of the season satisfies me. 



Long season, good weather, bugling season. 



Because the season coincides with the elk rut. 



There isn't that much pressure on the private land I hunt on. 



Little pressure. 



I like having two season to hunt, first archery, and then I can 

 hunt all unfilled tags with my rifle later. 



Long season, elk rutting during archery season, except rifle on 

 bear during season. 



Always see elk. Only problems are 1) getting more crowded, 2) 

 difficult to track in early fall. 



I have taken deer four years running (260 district). I see 

 plenty of elk while scouting. I just can't find them during the 

 season, but they are there. 



Low population of hunters, variety of terrain in a given area. 



I like the length of season. 



I like to archery hunt during the bugling season. 



It provides a quality, challenging opportunity to hunt generally 

 unspooked game, and the chance to hunt elk during the breeding 

 season without gun hunter influence. Also it is generally an 

 unrestricted opportunity. 



At least I get to see some wildlife. 



See lots of game. 



Decisions on road closures by the Forest Service and Fish and 

 Game were good for us who do a lot of walking. 



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