Its tough, difficult hunting but can be done if a person really 

 trys . 



Not as many hunters 



The opportunity, challenge and thrill. Why are some areas closed 

 - based on what data? 



I see elk every day (almost). 



However spike restrictions should also apply to "Y"s (2 pt . 

 bulls) 



Elk populations are increasing this makes the Elk easier to find 



prime time for bugling 



I enjoy hunting hard I respect the Elk and its habbits 



THE ELK ARE OUT THERE ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS FIND THEM 



Because there is Big game to hunt in Montana 



Allowed to bugle 



The area that I live in has a good Elk population 



Good # of elk good country easy access etc 



I just hunt Fort Peck area and it doesn't get to crowded, I 

 wanted to hunt 631 dis. but didn't get it but 622 showed more of 

 beatiful NE Mont. I believe that if you dont get the district you 

 want theres always another year for it . 



herd numbers are increasing each year (good job) 



good population of trophy bulls in my area 



it gives me enough time to select a hunting period and doesn't 

 load up the woods . 



Many areas open, adeq. Nos . of Elk per hunter. 



It's great. If we could only close more roads & stop off road 

 vehicles 



It is abundant, there is that thrill of the bugeling bull 



It is not really to productive for us but it is alot of fun 



CONFUSION EXIST BETWEEN CONCENTRATION AND HUNTER PREASER . 

 HUNTING AS A WHOLE IS GAINING IN PUBLIC LANDS BUT LANDOWNER - 

 FW&P RELATIONS ARE BAD. 



