Mostly because there are not many restrictions. 



Because elk are hard to find but there are a lot of them. 



It's the best time of the year to hunt elk. 



Excellent herd management, adequate season (length). 



The season is long enough. They include the elk rut. There are 

 good game populations . 



It is a good challenging way to get out and spend time in the 



outdoors . 



Elk populations are good if you know where to find them. 



It gives everyone a chance. It's not too costly and there's lots 

 of time. 



My state offers some fine elk hunting within hours of my home. I 

 can backpack or live in a camping area and still my family can 

 enjoy it. 



Season is long enough and you can shoot either sex. 



It's a great challenge. 



Yes, except I would like to see more protection on big bulls 

 rather than quantity of elk. 



It is a challenge for me and my friends. 



Not many hunters, lots of area to hunt. 



Adequate game available and enough time to hunt. 



Because I enjoy being out hunting during the time elk are in the 

 rut. It's exciting to me. 



Yes, except in southwest Montana you cannot shoot spikes. 



Because you get to hunt during the bugle season. 



I don't ever have too drag. 



Got to hunt often and it was warm. 



Long season, either sex, no point system. 



First year hunter - wouldn't know any difference. 



Good opportunity and exciting, see more elk than during regular 



season. 



I enjoy hunting elk when they are bugling. I would like to see 



