Could be a late season. 



I think it's fine. 



I continually see more elk eveiry year than the year before. 



"It's a challenge", and I see lots of game. 



Lots of area to hunt with a few hunters. 



The land - bag limits with no drawings for permits and abundance 

 of elk in southwest Montana. 



Yes, except to get an archery license a person should take a bow 

 hunters education course and shooting ability test! 



I seem to have found elk consistently. But so did logging 

 outfits . 



Good. 



Did not hunt elk with bow in 1987. 



Offers a challenge. 



I think there is adequate game and areas to go hunting. 



Because it allows you to hunt in permit only areas that are 

 closer to my home. 



My only problem was I ran into a bear. 



I find it a rewarding experience and would oppose changes. 



During bugle season makes for exciting time to be afield. 



I don't hunt elk with a bow. 



Some areas like the Missouri Breaks are getting very overcrowded. 



Good lengthy season but don't open it until after Labor Day. 



In the area I hunt the elk are plentiful for hunter-animal ratio. 



Good opportunities, including chance at bugling elk. 



See animals and less people, and most of specialized hunters are 

 sportsmen! 



I hunt 410 or 700. I just can't afford to hunt the western part 

 of the state. It gives me a chance to hunt elk. It makes it 

 affordable for me! 

 All problems considered we still have the best opportunity in the 



