more big bulls. 



Good number of bulls in my area, but mostly nontrophy. 



Over the last couple of years the elk population seems to be 

 growing where I hunt. 



Because it's a challenge and I like the archery season and the 

 rules as they are. 



Because it is before rifle season so you have a little better 

 chance of getting one. 



The season generally coincides with the elk rut. I had no access 

 problems to hunting areas hunted. 



Bugling season varies timewise from year to year and the season 

 has to be longer than two weeks . 



You always see elk without seeing a lot of other hunters . 



The early season gives one a chance to get close using the 

 natural behaviors of the animals. 



Just like to be out there and see the elk. Don't give a damn if 

 I kill one. 



Time of year, adequate season length. 



Either sex is great. 



Fairly large numbers of elk, lots of areas to hunt with few 

 hunters, adequate access, increased hunting opportunity in the 

 state. 



We have a good elk population and lots of places to hunt. We 

 also have the freedom to hunt another area if we feel the area is 

 too crowded. 



The elk aren't very spooked yet and it is still a challenge. 

 This being my first year, it seems satisfactory. 



It gives a person a chance to hunt during the rut. 



Lots of places to hunt. 



Although this is my first year, it proved to be very exciting. 



There seems to be enough game at the moment, and plenty of places 

 to hunt them. 



Yes, except I wish the population was larger. 



Where I usually go, I have yet to see another hunter in the 



