UPB is hardly a good source for an unbiased source
Matt / PA
that first quote is ALL speculation, with a nice twist of fear added
If I can find the other source where I read the PGC reiterating the likelihood of shortening the season or bag limits I'll post it.
ok, you need to stop saying it WILL happen and replace it withits your opinoion, or there is apossibility that balks what every other states seasons have went through etc etc
Like I said.......even commissioners have stated that this not something that is being driven by the bowhunters or even HUNTERS in general of this state.
you seriously don't understand that EVERYTHING is driven that way. People didn't ASK for compounds, or carbons, or mechanical heads ....... manufacturers gave them to us when seeing a way to "improve" and i use that word loosley.
and we, as consumers, bought into it all and we do every fall with new gadgets and equipment that pushed the fringes of legal and ethical
facts and proof Matt / PA 24 pages, and I can offer you my proof by way of whats happened in states that HAVE allowed crossbows. Theres my proof, its all I have to offer from stats from those states showing no decrease in archery seasons, or tags, and no massive increase in bowhunter numbers
in other words, no negative impact
if you cannot provide even one little fact to say they shouldn't be allowed, then what you're doing is opposing something without a factual reason. now, your true reason might be selfish (you want the woods to yourself) but sir, that is a terrible thing if you really want that I think
Just how many years ago were compounds legalized during the archery season? Were they ever "illegal"?
Yes, archery laws had to be ammended to include compounds, >50% letoff, >65% letoff, >80% letoff, mechanical releases, mechanical broadheads, baiting, arrow rests ........ the rules change EVERY YEAR to include/allow new technology into the sport of bowhunting.