RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

Thanks Datbuck, for your reply.

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RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

I'm actually considering one now, I don't want to use a true bow untill I'm good with it, but the 2 week rifle season up here is just too short.
I may buy both and use the x-bow untill I'm good enough with a bow, knowing me that could be awhile <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

I hunted for 35 yrs with a recerve but had to quit due to a handi-cap but I got a crossbow this year as I didn't want to miss out archery hunting in Oct. You can hunt with a cross bow in Mo with a handi-cap. Mine is a 10 point brand and accurate up to 35 yds. still have tyo be close and usue your skills to bag a buck besides the are ackward as hell to carry and use. No advantage over a bow.

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

As long as it is legal I have no problem with any weapon that is capable of a humane kill.

The Tazman

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

I hated crossbows before. Now, I don't really care one way or the other. My PERSONAL opinion is that they aren't a bow and that I would NEVER use them, but if they become legal in Pennsylvania and people start to use them, it really wouldn't bother me. Now, if they were used and the amount of injured deer rose DRAMATICALLY because of them, I might have a problem.

Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

Have to go with what Tazman said As long as its legal and humane ,who am I to judge a fellow hunter .

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

Well Mi. made them legal this year during general gun season only.

The stupid part of this is they claim they want a higher deer kill as the herd is to large. By placeing the x-bow in general gun I think it will lower the kill not raise it. Those who opt for the x-bow over a gun have a reduced chance of taking a deer.

I hope this season was just a test. I'd like to see the crossbow made legal in all seasons as are the reguler bows. That might increase the deer kill some, but I doubt it will make a large differance.

RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

I guess I don't see the big deal. I've never shot one because they're illegal in Texas except in certain circumstances. I guess I'm reading that there is a significant loss of velocity on the bolt, and I can see where that could be bad. If they are effective at killing deer quickly and humanely, then what is the big deal? It looks to me like the makers would improve the velocity issue.

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RE: The Crossbow Controversy
 

I was born with deposits in my elbows, so I cant straighten out my arms. I was allowed to aquire a crossbow permit by a doctors approval.
The range is the same as a compound and no different, but you dont have to draw
I have yet to have a clear, clean, open shot at a deer in three yrs of hunting with my crossbow( the deer still have the advantage!) I am a trophy buck and doe hunter and turkey.
Its all about ethics and morals not your weapon.
Come on oct 2002!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scott boain