shot at by rifle hunters. Also, it's great to match wits during 



bulge season. 



Length of season; can hunt different areas. 



There are plenty of elk and the hunting pressure is minimal. 



I like being able to bugle elk. 



Because it allows me to hunt during the elk rutting season. 



Earlier season. 



Yes, except I think too many areas are permit only. 



More time to hunt, a nice time of year, and calling elk. 



1) Because I know I don't have to take a bad shot; 2) I can fall 

 back on rifle season! 



Yes, except would like to see our herd size increase. 



At this time the season is adequate and the elk numbers are up. 



Because there's enough elk. 



Because I didn't see any other hunters I 



Overall hunting is good and population seems to be on level and 

 not on decline. 



No reason, just satisfied. 



Because there are a lot of elk around the state. 



Plenty of elk. 



I always see elk in bow season. 



There are lots of elk being killed, but there is still an 



abundant amount. 



Yes, because every time I went out this season I saw deer or elk. 



The weather, mountains, and fresh air all make hunting of any 

 kind enjoyable. 



Because here in Dillon there aren't very many hunters around. 



They are out there. It's up to my ability if I fill my tag. 



I can hunt statewide. 



There exists a large population of elk. 



You have the choice of either sex although I generally hunt 



