Because it gives me a chance to see the game and enjoy the 

 outdoors . 



Because I enjoy hunting elk with the bow, and deer and elk with 

 the rifle also if I'm not successful with the bow. 



Access to elk areas is not difficult yet. 



Opportunity to see game, almost every trip is great. 



Montana is the best state in the union to hunt elk in. Plus elk 

 act naturally undisturbed. 



Good management of herds. 



Seasons are adequate and elk population is generally good. 



Yes, except outfitters take a little land every year, close roads 

 illegally etc. 



Because of the high number of elk I see in archery season. 



It's doing bugle season and adds another challenge. 



I've limited time to hunt so it is adequate for me and maybe not 

 for others . 



Challenging. 



Long season, open to cows. 



For the most part season and area are fairly well regulated. 



Generally good opportunity. 



Yes, except would like more branch bull only areas. 



Because it is a challenge and it sharpens your skill. 



There is only a limited amount of hunters in the district we hunt 

 (632). 



There may be too many big money guides and outfitters to compete 

 with. 



As a rule, elk are moving and bugling by the second week. 



It allows me to get in on bugling season. 



My favorite area is 380 and now some regulation is taking place 

 to increase the branch antlered bulls. 



The elk are here. 



