Basically yes, I really didn't hunt as hard as usual this year 

 for elk. 



I have fun hunting elk and deer with bow or gun whether I get one 

 or not. 



It's either sex. 



No problems that I can spot out. 



Great opportunity during good weather, not near so many hunters 

 as gun season. 



It gives time to hunt when you can. 



There appears to be plenty of elk to allow a chance for a 

 successfull hunt. 



If you hunt on public land but not on private. 



Season corresponds with rut, good management of elk herd. 



Hunt before general season. 



The elk are there. The challenge is also. 



Gives a chance for either sex kills. 



It's new to me, and plenty exciting. 



The opportunity for taking a mature bull elk is better than any 

 other time. 



It's the time of the year the elk aren't spooked and they are 

 easy to find. 



Although I have never got a shot at anything it is a thrilling 

 sport . 



I may travel several areas to hunt elk at any time. 



Plenty of elk in area I hunt. 



They offer hunting during the best time to hunt trophy bulls. 



It gives me the chance to scout before rifle season. 



They are there - persistence and determination will pay off. 



It starts before seeding and still is long enough to hunt after 

 fall work. 



Pressure from other hunters isn't too bad and I usually get at 

 least one chance at a shot. 



