Because the game aren't all shook up but I wonder what effect it 

 has on bugling. 



Good time of the year to hunt; pregeneral season; and during elk 

 rut. 



Though I haven't killed anything with my bow yet (in three years 

 bow hunting), I do feel it helps my opportunities for success. 



It's fair to the game and hunter. 



Little pressure from other hunters. 



Because I like it this way. 



Private landowners give permission easier. 



Montana archery is very open. It gives hunters the freedom to 

 hunt in as many areas and for all species he wants. 



When you see animals they are not all running from somebody 

 chasing them. 



I like the season during the elk rut. 



Because it is during bugling time and few hunters but archers are 



there I 



There are less hunters and it's a lot bigger thrill when you can 

 talk to the elk. 



It is a long enough season and at the right time of year to cover 

 the elk rut if the hunt is early or late. 



Montana offers excellent opportunities for archery hunters. 



We have adequate seasons and I don't want to see them changed. 



It gives us a chance at elk during bugle season. 



I only hunt elk around my home and the dates work out just right. 



It affords myself and many others the chance to hunt early. I am 

 not a serious bow hunter, but just like the opportunity to hunt a 

 few days in September because I don't always know if I'm going to 

 hunt and I am sure my wife never makes up her mind until the last 

 minute. 



It seems to be a fun and fair sport the way it is. 



Because if I don't get my elk or deer with my bow I still have my 

 rifle. 



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