Originally Posted by
Gunplummer
My state does not even have a draw weight for deer or bear listed. Turkey is 35# for some reason. I have run into Game Wardens in the field and they were quite curious about the self bows but never asked poundage. I hunted in Maryland too with the same results. What do you goofballs think, that the draw weight is certified on the bow with a calibration sticker? Common markings on "Store bought" longbows and recurves is just writing on the bow with ink. A lot of assembly line woods were stamped with metal stamps into the wood.
Worry about the spine weight of an arrow? We are talking 35# here. Deputy Clown, I am one idiot that knows what he is talking about when it comes to old bows.
this is from 2011-12 regs for PA
Bow - A device for launching an arrow, which derives its propulsive energy
solely from the bending and recovery of two limbs. The energy used to
propel the arrow may not be derived from another source. These limitations
shall not exclude the mechanical leverage advantage provided by eccentric
wheels or cams so long as the energy stored in the bend limbs of the
bow is the sole result of a single, continuous and direct pulling effort by the
shooter. No track, trough, channel or other device capable of mechanically
holding the bow at full or partial draw shall be attached to the bow. The
bowstring must be drawn, held and released as a direct and conscious action
by the shooter. Release shall be accomplished by either relaxing the tension
of the fingers or triggering the release action of a manually held release aid.
Bow shall have a peak draw weight not less than 35 pounds.