So, what if somebody developed an arrow coating (think along the lines of vaseline) - that contained either:
[ul][*]An anti-coagulant;[*]A strong sedative; or[*]A deadly poison.[/ul]
Would it have any utility in archery hunting? Would you use it? What if it guaranteed a recovery, even on a VERY bad shot.

Now, this is all hypothetical, b/c I'm sure the FDA would never trust a bunch of rednecks running hog wild in the woods with sharp arrows laced with with warfarin, ketamine and/or sodium thiopental. But, that's neither here nor there.

Some, if not all, of these drugs would make the meat inedible - but the use of such a weapon would make every shot a humane kill.

So, if you think it out - there would be some utility in certain scenarios, right?

Would it change the public opinion of archery hunting - if some product were to be developed that virtually eliminated the pain/suffering associated with a marginal/bad shot?

How quicky does it kill? Immediately?

I don't think it would change the public perception. They don't really want us to kill MORE deer (which we would certainly do). They don't care that we're wounding deer, either (really). They don't want us shooting at them.

Would it take away one of their arguing points? Sure. Would it open up a whole new can of worms? Certainly.

Cool, then we wouldn't have to worry about ethics. It's either complete miss or dead. I sure wouldn't have to practice as much. I think it's a great idea. [8D]

It's legal in Alabama..maybe some other places

No, I don't thinkI would use it. IMO it would cause more bow hunters (especially inexperienced) to take far and marginal shots. Bad idea IMO

Dude .... put it down

Headline news: "Local Man Dies In Hunting-Related Accident" - Billybob Clampett, 19, of Podunk, Mississippi died in a bizarre turn of events after slicing his fingers and exposing them to adeadly chemicalwhile applying aspecial coatingto his hunting arrows. Investigations are ongoing, but authorities have ruled out foul play. "This guy never was really smart to begin with. I'm surprised he didn't try to eat the stuff." - Barney Fife, Podunk P.D.

First of all..........coumadin doesn't make getting stuck with an arrow not hurt........lidocaine perhaps?? [8D]


Wasting the meat due to the absorption of any drugs would mean we were just shooting stuff to kill it..............in my opinion the fact that we eat what we kill will always be our saving grace.

Besides there are already laws against such things.

Illegal to lace an arrow with ANY type of chemical here in KY so no i wouldnt use it.

It's illegal to hunt over bait here in PA, but Gander Mountain still sells saltblocks and cracked corn by the truckload. So let's avoid the whole "legal/illegal" issue by pretending that everything goes. This discussion is only constrained by what YOU would/would not use.

Personally, if I had a product available that would ensure that every hit was a quick, humane kill - and it DIDN'T ruin the meat - I would use it. Even though I don't eat the deer I shoot (I give them all away) - it would still be a dealbreaker for me.

But, if I was dialed in on a once-in-a-lifetime deer. . . like a lot of other people, I'm sure, my opinion may be "subject to change."