Overgrazing of range and wintering areas. 



Too few mature bulls; we need to protect spikes. 



Hunting clubs like the bow club in Malta get ranchers to allow 

 them exclusive rights to early season hunts on BLM land they 

 lease. 



I believe that too many elk are wounded because archery season 

 coincides with the rut. 



Too long of season. 



Not enough two and a half year old bulls and older; too much 

 disturbance by vehicles and bikes on roads; need more walk in 

 areas . 



Getting permission from private landowners and road closures. 



It was a dry year which is another factor moving big game and it 

 moved them to private property. 



Too many opportunists who aren't dedicated to do it right. 



I feel there could be more late season elk archery only areas . 



Too long a season; not enough breeding time for bulls; check dry 

 cow numbers . 



Not too many permits given out for archeiry hunters . 



Too much emphasis on gun season, not enough on archery. More 

 archery season. 



Limiting archery hunting to specific areas. 



Too many hunters . 



Low success ratio. 



Too many animals being wounded. 



Too early in the year, also makes too long a season. 



A late season. 



Too many areas are being closed to drawings only. 

 Too many people. 



Limited access. 



Bird season and archery season are usually at the same time. 



It needs an educational course. Hopefully it would lower the 



