willy - 
8-Pointer
Tenn
 | | 09/17/2007 1:16 PM |
| what do you think of using crossbow's to hunt deer with I'll never be able to pull my bow again
due to medical reasons, some people think it's not fair to other hunters to use them | |
Hillbilly Willy
Today is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it | |
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tubby -
Record Book
Moundville,Alabama
| | 09/17/2007 3:40 PM |
| | Go for it,don't let something stop you from doing what you love to do. | |
Tubby
The God of My Rock;He Is My Sheild;And The Horn Of My Salvation 2 Samuuel,Ch 22 | |
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xkmorris -
Spike
| | 09/17/2007 4:51 PM |
| Who cares what others think when it comes to hunting. If it gets you in the woods then go for it. What dose your fish & game say?? We can use them in Arkansas. | | | |
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willy -
8-Pointer
Tenn
| | 09/17/2007 5:23 PM |
| | we can too in Tn it passed a couple years ago | |
Hillbilly Willy
Today is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it | |
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mcraddock -
6-Pointer
Possum Kingdom, SC
| | 09/17/2007 5:33 PM |
| I have used a Barnett Revolution to hunt deer for the past two seasons. I have taken 3 deer with it so far and have had a blast doing it. We can only use crossbows during muzzleloader and rifle season unless you have an upper limb disability. It may get changed one day to a primitive weapon in SC, but Im just happy that they aren't banned altogether like our neighbors to the north in NC.
A crossbow does not increase your range like most people think. I wouldn't use mine any further than 50 yards, same as with my regular bow. The only real benefit I see is not having to draw at the moment of truth. That doesn't seem to be an unfair advantage to me. | | |
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NickN -
Button Buck
Radford, Va.
| | 09/17/2007 7:29 PM |
| | I would prefer it if other hunters used crossbow over guns. Do it, have fun, and let me know if you get anything. | |
Thank you caption obvious...I am so fortunate to have you with me. | |
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Dobber -
Moderator
4-Pointer
| | 09/17/2007 7:42 PM |
| if its legal then go for it
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rackmaster4413 -
Button Buck
| | 09/17/2007 8:03 PM |
| | go for it | | | |
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stillframe -
Button Buck
SC
| | 09/17/2007 9:43 PM |
| | Let the other hunters get their own disability. If a crossbow is what it takes to get you in the woods, then for heavens sake,get one and get in the woods. | | | |
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cb -
6-Pointer
| | 09/17/2007 11:55 PM |
| Go for it. You still get the thrill of getting close and making the shot. | | | |
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r_rayjr -
4-Pointer
Council Bluffs, Iowa
| | 09/18/2007 12:26 AM |
| Like the others said above, I say go for it. If your disabled and a crossbow will help keep you hunting go for it. I don't have a problem with crossbows, I say if it's legal in your area, whether or not your disabled or not, then so be it.
In fact I don't even see why some peole call it cheating for anyway. I mean so it is kind of like a gun. What does that suppose to mean? Some people can't hit the broad side of a barn with a gun. That doesn't mean your always going to get the animal that you are hunting with a crossbow. just like a gun, I don't know of very many people to do out hunting with a gun and come back with something every time. Same goes with a bow and so the same goes with a crossbow. The only thing I really have to say about it is if it's legal to use it then do it. | |
Ronald Lee Ray Jr.
rrjr11@cox.net
Disabled Navy Veteran | |
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slawman -
4-Pointer
| | 09/18/2007 5:57 AM |
| | bottom line it's still stick and string, I wish Illinois would legalize it. | | | |
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huntininmissouri -
Button Buck
| | 09/18/2007 10:13 AM |
| | go for it!i believe the people who say it gives you an unfair advantage have never picked one up.it's still a bow thus making it a short range weapon | | | |
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Dennis Engeman -
Spike
100 mi s of kansas city---100 mi n of springfield missouri
| | 09/18/2007 11:08 PM |
| | if the people who think it's unfair, had a disability that kept them from hunting ,were able to stay out of the woods then it would be a unfair advantage-but they haven't had to pack one into the woods they are heavy compared to these 4or5 lb bows- they definitly are harder to draw back -and they are not cheap---go get em | | | |
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eubie -
Button Buck
coshocton ohio
| | 09/19/2007 7:08 AM |
| | I hung up my compound about 8 years ago and started hunting with a crossbow, Ohio has no limits, legal the entire archery season. Love it do most of my hunting on the ground this bow makesit easier without having to draw a bow back. Have killed about 25-30 deer with my Horton Hawk no scope just the one pin. Shoot the spitfire broadheads most deer have gone down within sight of me. | | | |
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recurve -
Button Buck
| | 09/22/2007 7:25 AM |
| | Nothing wrong a crossbow.... Go for it. | | | |
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Urimaginaryfrnd -
Button Buck
Tree Stand #8 hanging on for deer life
| | 09/27/2007 9:39 AM |
| | I think it's a great idea and should be allowed for use by everyone not just disabled. Kids would really benefit from being able to use a crossbow since they often do not have the strength to remain at full draw long enough to be successfull hunters. If you are disabled and unable to hold full draw for an extended period you should feel not shame in using a crossbow. If anyone says something to you ask them if they would prefer to kill the deer with their car. | |
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WANTABIGBUCK -
6-Pointer
SCOTTSVILLE, VA.
| | 10/02/2007 12:05 PM |
| | I JUST GOT A NEW CROSSBOW AND CAN`T WAIT TELL SAT GETS HERE.IT IS A PARKER 150 AND IS VERY NICE. | | | |
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pinetree -
4-Pointer
FAIRHOPE ALABAMA
| | 10/02/2007 2:40 PM |
| | YOU SHOULD GET YOU ONE THERE IS NOT ANYTHING WRONG WITH USEING A CROSSBOW.. | |
MIKE EVERETT | |
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milkacow -
Button Buck
| | 10/03/2007 9:05 AM |
| | along with everyone else, i say gofer it, especially if you have a medical problem which is preventing you to draw a bow. | |
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