number of bad shots taken by hunters resulting in wounded 

 animals . 



Increased hunting pressure by people who aren't serious bow 

 hunters . 



Again too much pressure via the outfitters and their clients. 



Elk should be hunted only by tested and qualified bow hunters. 



Should do bow or rifle, not both. 



I would like to see the early season shortened and a late season 

 added . 



Bird gun hunters are out opening day and either poach elk or 

 frighten them. 



The spike bulls should be protected during bow season and general 

 season. 



Taken away the fair chase of bugling; road closures, canopy 

 covers are being logged out; too many inexperienced archers. 



Too many wounded, too many archers during rut. 



Elk population is too small. 



We are competing with the wolves, mountain lions and bears plus 

 too many guide's killing of big bulls. 



Average size of bull's antlers has decreased. 



I believe the herds are too small; not enough elk. 



I think all rifle and bow hunting should be branch antlered bulls 

 or cows only. 



There is always room for improvement - better management, more 

 education, allow more permits for different species. 



Elk are available but access to them is leased by ranchers, the 

 people subsidized with low grazing fees, etc. 



Poor access and relations with ranchers 1 Something must be done 

 about pay hunting I 



I'm not convinced the arrow will bring down a large elk. 



It's not long enough. 



Weather hasn't been cold enough to set the elk to bugle. 



Limited elk populations, and wintering problems. 



