I like the time of year for the season and the numbers of elk I 

 find. 



The game population is good and access is good to areas . 



Yes, except more post seasons in certain areas would be nice. 



I just love to hunt. 



It coincides with the rut. 



I enjoy choice of area and gender. 



I enjoy hunting elk. The current rules seem to work just fine. 



I always see game. 



It's a good season. There could be a late season after rifle, 

 though. 



If the weather cooperates, the elk hunting in Montana is as good 

 as anywhere. 



Good opportunity to see elk before rifle season. 



Season opens early enough to hunt in rut. I can hunt with a 

 rifle if I don't get one. 



It seems to be a working system. 



I like to be able to hunt during the rut. 



Because they are somewhat accessible and haven't been hunted 

 and/or chased too much at this time! 



No people, or very few; with the exception of 1987 season, the 

 amount of animals seen. 



There are some nice areas to hunt elk in Montana. 



It is a very good chance to get into the mountains and hunt with 

 success . 



Because it's early in the year and we have lots of time to hunt. 



An archer can move from area to area if there are too few elk or 

 too many archers . 



A hunter usually will get to see elk during archery season (not 

 so during rifle season) . 



Living in the middle of elk country I have no problems. 



Less hunters in the district. I find plenty of elk. 



