of nonserious archers. 



There's plenty of elk; good habitat; and there are not too many 

 hunters out in the field. 



I am encouraged by branch antlered bulls. Requirement allows 

 more branched animals next year. 



I am always near elk in the area I hunt. 



Good populations and scattered herds in varied habitat; fair 

 access to hunt areas. 



Many opportunities to shoot where we hunt. 



Good trips, but have had to work some toget away from other 

 hunters . 



I have seen elk each time I've gone with a bow. 



Laws are good now. We do not need any foolish changes. 



I have plenty of time to hunt and I can hunt either sex. 



There are ample opportunities . 



The herd is on the increase and archery provides the time and 

 challenge. 



Fewer hunters that rifle season. 



During the right time of the year, bugling, rut, etc. 



It's a fun time to hunt elk; they are bugling. 



Open access to land is good for all (public land) . Elk numbers 



are up from six years ago. 



It's a great, challenging sport. I frequently see elk though I 

 have not killed one. 



The numbers of elk are up. 



You have to be dedicated. 



The increasing number of elk in our area - have hunted this area 

 for twenty-one years . 



It's good. 



It's close by. 



It allows me to get a closer look and at the same time I have the 

 opportunity of scoring a big game animal. 



