(Originally posted in archery section)

Im new to archery and was wondering if anyone had any info on using a crossbow in PA. I saw that you can use one during the muzzleloader season but I dont know about the regular archery season. Also, how do most bowhunters feel about using a crossbow as opposed to a regular bow? Is that considered cheating? Keep in mind that im just looking to stock up the freezer with venison.

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These guys are in Pa. You're welcome here though, lol. Have fun!!

161, welcome aboard.
PA has two big areas around Pittsburg and Philly where anybody can use crossbows during the archery season. The area accounts for about 17 counties, so it is no small area. I would do some looking if you are around those WMUs.

ditto what 10point said. in the rest of the state you need a permit that states you need to use a crossbow due to a disability. good luck and welcome to the forum.

thanks, i happen to live in 5c which is special reg. now i just have to buy a crossbow.

but you can hunt state wide with a crossbow in the one week inline (antlerless )season and the late flintlock season.(any deer)

I live in 5c also. where are you at? We can use a crossbow from september till sometime in january. You can actually use the crossbow more than any other weapon around here. We have our first early doe season this year starting sept 15th