Yes, except the number of elk hunters is growing so fast that 

 restrictions may be necessary. 



Hunters have a good chance if they spend some time and effort. 



Excellent hunting - variety of big game animals to hunt. 



I like the option to be able to take either sex. 



You can hunt either sex. 



Good season. 



Rules are simple, hunters are spare. 



I like the time the season is and the animals are there, you just 

 have to find them. 



Because in Lewistown I have access to the Missouri Breaks and 

 Belts for hunting. 



Because of ample opportunity. 



I see elk whether I shoot or not. 



All of my hunting is done in area 447. Elk population is good 

 there . 



Because I still have the opportunity to do it without the expense 

 of guides when I can get on land. 



It gives me a chance to see large bulls which does not happen 

 often in general season. 



Season is long enough and time of year is most favorable to be 

 out. 



Early enough to have good access to hunting areas. 



Because of the challenge and the practice and conditioning 

 needed. And also because of the number of game seen as opposed 

 to rifle hunting. 



Except for some state land that I feel should be open. 



Because we enjoy the hunting; hearing the elk bugle and scenery. 



Elk are plentiful and season coincides with the rut. 



I bugled in seven mature bull elk. 



I can shoot either sex elk. 



There is a plentiful elk population for archery hunting - either 



