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Awesome. Let's allow the disabled some extra advantage to get them in the game. But let's agree that it IS an extra advantage....and stop with this ridiculous BS that a crossbow is no different than a compound. I bow hunt with a recurve and have no problem with bowhunters using a compound bow with all their new innovations and similarly have no problem with anyone using a crossbow. Clearly, you fear that crossbow hunters will have an advantage over archers who use modern compound bows and perhaps the few remaining traditional bowhunters who still employ traditional archery. You fear that the introduction of crossbows will impinge upon your bow season. I got news for you Robin Hood, the introduction of crossbows into the regular archery season is coming, better get used to sharing the woods!

You have no business speaking for me....I am perfectly capable of doing so myself. I must have struck a nerve! :-* Then repeat what I said "He is afraid of the added competition!"

Lets all hope it is an entertaining game.

Its an open forum. Anyone can reply to what anyone posts. As far as speaking for you, that is a reach!

He is afraid of the added competition!

With an ever shrinking number of hunters in NY and the DEC's need to control Deer Populations inclusion of crossbows in archery season is inevitable!

Maybe the Arrowflinger could answer the question or perhaps we could solicit an answer from NYBOW!

Appears to be a math question! Any takers?

Its not the effect of second smoke that worries me, instead i am more concerned with the effects of having to listen to second hand rap music ???

Sure, as long as theres nobody right nearby. Hope they are dressed in B/O if it is during gun season.

Probably welcome crossbow hunters into their association with open arms :-*

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What would raise the DEC's eyebrows would be a significant increase in hunter deer kill reports.

Perhaps he is reluctant to admit that the added competition will cramp his style and compound (pun) his chances for a successful kill.

On State Land,first come first served is a general rule of thumb and most State Land hunters accept that.

No doubt about it.

The quality of available forage not the quantity is the deciding issue.

Are you this obnoxious with everyone, or just the newer members? Disabled hunters have access to draw locks now, and NYB has had a great program to help the physically challenge for years. The number of people who truly need a crossbow is probably very low. Nevertheless such disabled hunters should be given the opportunity to hunt with a crossbow.

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Deer and Deer Hunting - Is It Possible to Kill Too Many Does? Feb 25, 2008 ... Logically, unintentional overharvesting of white-tailed does might .... to harsh winter conditions and potential threat from predators. ... www.deeranddeerhunting.com/.../Is_It_Possible_to_Kill_Too_Many_Does/ - Cached - Similar Refer to the last paragraph of the article.

White-Tailed Deer/Population Regulation, Management Goals When a white-tailed deer population is near or above carrying capacity, ... Many deer herds exhibit this trend where the proper number of does is not harvested. ... depleted food supplies, and significant die-offs during harsh winters. .... extensive spike harvest could result in overharvest of an age-class. ... www.noble.org/ag/wildlife/deerfoods/PopulationMngt3.html - Cached - Similar

Down her in the southern zone, to date the winter has been one of the worst on record and we have nearly eight weeks remaining. The deer herd has to be suffering! What do you think?

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