Season is just long enough but not too long. 



Hunters have good opportunity to hunt. There's one exception. 

 Region 6, elk hunting by permit was a mistake causing large shift 

 of hunting pressure to adjacent areas. It should go back to the 

 way it was . 



Bow hunting is a challenge and with the time of the season it's 



not so crowded. 



Excellent time of year and length of season. 



Love the outdoors - a longer season would be nice. 



Gets me out of school. 



Less competition with fewer hunters afield; better weather; able 

 to see much more game than during general season. But we need 

 more land open to hunting and larger herds . 



Deer are becoming plentiful. Elk population is improving but 

 access is deteriorating. 



It's still possible to find good areas to hunt without seeing 

 lots of hunters . 



Lots of opportunity to hunt with minimum restrictions. 



Generous season; during elk rut. 



Can hunt any regular open hunting district for either sex. 



The advantage of seeing game before rifle season. 



Watching and hearing the game at this time of year. 



It starts early and you can shoot either sex deer or elk. 



Weather is usually good and I usually see game. 



Generally I am satisfied. I believe that too many animals are 

 lost due to lack of tracking snow, and I would rather see a late 

 season than an early season. 



It makes me feel free. 



Gives me more hunting abilities. 



Generally satisfied, however there is room for improvement. 



The timing is right for weather, rut (elk) and length of season 

 dress and equipment. 



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