Because of letting any bow hunters have a good chance of going 

 very close in an area. 



There is a fair number of elk in the area hunted. 



Good timing generally. 



Because you don't see very many people. 



Because it's not crowded, you can bugle, plus elk are not spooky. 



See and hear elk, even if I have never arrowed any. 



Enjoy the sport and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. 



I see animals when I archery hunt. 



Plenty of opportunities . 



The season is during their rut and it ' s the best time to get 

 close enough for a good shot. 



Because even if I don't get anything at least I can go out at the 

 best time of the year to hunt. 



There are a lot of areas, with a good chance of seeing game. 



I feel it's good at this point but is declining and some changes 

 are needed. 



I just enjoy getting out and seeing animals, especially when they 

 are in the rut even though I havn ' t got one yet . 



Montana supports a good population of elk and trohpy bulls. 



We have a good elk hunting season. 



I just went out for a few days to camp and scout - it was great. 



Hunting the rut, long season. 



There are plenty of elk in Montana. 



I can hunt either sex. 



Scenery, exercise, and the possibility for success; six point 

 bull or buck. 



There is good hunting, lots of game. 



Adequate game levels during nice part of the year. 



Length and time of year for season. 



