The commisioners voted today on Crossbows for the general statewide archery season after 2 days of general comment and testimony for and against them.

I was told 38 spoke against, 10 spoke for inclusion.

The vote today came out at 4-3 in FAVOR of crossbows in PA with a "Sunset" provision in 2012 revisiting their use and removal if the impact is negative.

No magnifying sights. Scopes musthave no magnification regardlessof reticle type, crosshair or red dot.

I previously thought it was going to allow 1X scopes but that doesn't appear to be the case.......according to the actual amendment discussion and voting:

Commissioner Palone asked Rich Palmer, Game CommisionLaw EnforcementBureau Chief if 1x30 red dots would be allowed under this amendment.

Palmer, as the amendment is written no.


Commissioner Boop asked Palmer if people with medical permits were allowed to use optics under this amendment -

Palmer - No.

The amendments were voted on together. The vote was:

For the amendments (4) Isabella, Schreffler, Schleiden, and Palone

Against - (3) Delaney, Weaner, Boop

Amendments passed.


This is strictly an FYI, no crossbow arguments for or against please that's now a dead horse and will do no good either way.

What's done is done.