in and not many hunters . 



I feel there is enough branch antlered bulls. 



It is an enjoyable time of the year. 



I have seen a fair amount of good bulls. 



Always see elk, good weather conditions, have the chance to call 



elk by bugling. 



Right time for elk, long enough. 



Early season, either sex, during rut. 



Challenging. 



Wide open areas to hunt. 



Appropriate time of year, length of season, and I generally see 

 several elk while I am hunting. 



I feel I have a chance to see elk every day. 



Great time of year (annual rut) ! 



Good hunting. 



Plenty of opportunity to get out where no one else is. 



Elk numbers and trophy bulls are at an all time high. 



Lots of game. 



Bow is before rifle and during rut. 



Adequate populations of elk and extensive hunting areas. 



Sufficient space and herd numbers. 



Not much pressure, lots of game. 



The variety of game. 



There was opportunity to take elk. 



Although in three years of hunting elk with a bow I have never 

 even shot an arrow, but it is the most thrilling hunting I know. 



I enjoy the opportunity to hunt elk during the rut. 



Occurs during the rut. 



Good chance to take a cow elk for meat. 



