field. 



I have not tried elk yet. 



I enjoy the freedom from many regulations and the ability to get 

 out away from the "regular" hunters. 



Most serious hunters hunt for elk most of the time. 



I like the hunting because it is during bugling season. 



Long season during the rut. Quality hunting. 



Because you have a chance to hunt them longer than if you just 

 rifle hunted. 



Everything is just right. 



Game is plentiful except in the northwestern portion of the 

 state. 



It is during bugle season. 



The elk herds are very stable and even growing. (So why the 

 permits in 621 and 632?) 



I enjoy the length of the season and feel the level of success is 

 so low that there is no need to shorten it. Also, the herds are 

 big enough to insure the possibility of success. 



Because it runs during the rut . 



Good opportunity to kill elk. 



Plenty of elk - opportunity is there. 



I feel the elk herd in Montana is getting better every year and 

 there are more branch antlered bulls. 



Could be more big bulls, but still see plenty of elk. 



Because I like the amount of game and the low competition. 



Very challenging, see lots of game. 



The great open spaces and the amount of game in any given year. 



This was my first year of archery hunting and I enjoyed itl 



I see no need for improvement. 



At this point in time there are opportunities to hunt and elk 

 available. 



You can take either sex, there are many elk in the areas I hunt 



