I see lots of elk and enjoy stalking them. 



Opportunities generally are good, though I have yet to get a shot 

 off at anything. 



Right time of year and length of season; able to go after either 

 sex. 



Because I just like to get out and I only hunt trophies. 



They are so elusive. 



Time corresponds very well with the rutting season. 



Long season, during rut. 



Good elk numbers; time of year. 



Game is there to hunt but access even to public ground is not 



always there. 



Yes, except populations are a little low in some areas. 



The season gives you a chance to hunt elk before rifle season 

 opens . 



Because it allows me to have more fun in the mountains I 



First year. 



I think so; I'm fairly new at archery hunting for elk. 



I feel every archery hunter has equal access to good elk hunting. 



The competition between the elk and myself is satifying. 



As long as I can bugle elk, I am satisfied. 



Yes, except for the closure of area 324 for bow hunting. 



Possibilities are greater to obtain a cow elk especialy for meat 

 reasons . 



I enjoy being able to be in the woods during the early fall. 



Even though I haven't killed one with my bow, the sound of them 

 bugling is worth it. 



Nice time of year and no other hunters. 



Because it's fun. 



If a person works hard and is persistent, the rewards are great. 



It gives me a chance to stalk elk that haven't been spooked and 



