of us serious about archery and rifle hunting. Others I have 

 talked to feel the same way. Thank you for letting me voice my 

 opinion and I do feel these types of surveys, if put to use, will 

 benefit us all. 



No snow so wounded animals are hard to track; should be a later 

 season. 



Each hunter for each big game species should have to choose 

 archery or rifle or muzzle loader. 



In the Bitteroot Valley there is too little public land where the 

 deer are, and little game at higher altitudes. 



I think it makes the game wild for riflemen and should be at the 

 same time. 



Prohibits applying for special drawing for rifle season. 



I think Montana should become (either/or) bow or rifle, not both. 



The season starts too soon. 



Too many poor shots in the woods; should have to "qualify" to 

 hunt. 



Because there are restrictions on bow hunting in district 324. 



Because we have to buy two licenses to bow hunt. 



Starts too early. 



They let too many logging companies clear cut too much. 



I would like to see improved access to forest land. 



We need bigger bucks. They don't get a chance to mature. 



I feel that the archery stamp is extra charge for hunting with a 

 bow. 



The herds are steadily decreasing in size; we need to build them 

 up. 



We have ample opportunity now, for deer; not so for elk. 



Too much private posted land. 



I would prefer a longer season to allow more options in reducing 



conflicts with work scheduling. 



There's getting to be too many people out that are notdedicated. 

 They are giving the sport a bad name. 



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