Crossbow exemptions for those over 60

[Dave]

I know there is a lot of discussion on the use of crossbows. Especially those in the bow hunting camp. But that being said what about allowing those 60 and over given an exemption to use the crossbow all bow season. Seems we are making many exemptions for youth hunting but what about the elderly hunters who have filled the coffers all these years. They have paid their dues and should be afforded an exemption also. JMHO

[greg54]

Right now the only option available is getting a modified archery permit but you need certification from your doctor. And this enables you to use a Draw-loc, which attaches to your compound bow and holds the string back in a drawn position. I have the permit and the Draw-loc but find it very awkward and cumbersome to use. But this is the only legal option for the first two weeks of archery.

[Five Seasons]

they should have allowed elderly and disabled full inclusion long ago. The healthy and able is another discussion for me.

 

Would also discourage them for youth.

[Buckmaster7600]

I guess I could be put in the "bow camp" but I would have no problem with that exception.

[jjb4900]

is 60 elderly?

[ApexerER]

they should have allowed elderly and disabled full inclusion long ago.

 

This^^^^^^^^

[hunterdan44]

My Dad is 84 n would still bow hunt except his hands can no longer operates a bow. I would love to see him use a crossbow during the warmer weather of early season. He would have no problem taking a doe for the freezer.

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[grampy]

I will be 59 in four months, have two bad shoulders, and other health issues. But I think crossbow should be open, for all of archery season, for EVERYONE! Young, old  or otherwise! Have it so you need the bow course, as it is more similar to bow than to a muzzle loader. At this point, there really is no reason, not to have full inclusion for the crossbow for 2016!

[Critter4321]

It would be great to see the elderly and the disabled hunting again I have not been able to bow hunt for over 8 years now do to disability issues. I have a xbow and I shot two does last fall with it and it was a great to be out there again just would like a longer season.

[SteveB]

It is either archery equipment or it is not.

Age/physical condition of user does not determine equipment classification.

[Five Seasons]

It is either archery equipment or it is not.

Age/physical condition of user does not determine equipment classification.

 

But yet it does. Because you can hunt with a gun during bow season if you're a youth. These are man made laws. They don't typically make sense.

[stoneam2006]

No exemption bc of age just put in archery season where it belongs....otherwise I'd take the early muzzle season bc only way my dad will get out while the weather is real nice he can't draw a compound and isn't "disabled" so no permit

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[Five Seasons]

No exemption bc of age just put in archery season where it belongs....otherwise I'd take the early muzzle season bc only way my dad will get out while the weather is real nice he can't draw a compound and isn't "disabled" so no permit

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so lets put in guns and f up everyone else right?

[grampy]

It is either archery equipment or it is not.

Age/physical condition of user does not determine equipment classification.

 

If I were to classify a crossbow, it would be with archery equipment. Pretty simple I think. So full inclusion is the way to go.

[stoneam2006]

so lets put in guns and f up everyone else right?

Or xbow guess the serious archers will have to decide for the lesser of 2 evils...

O and btw I love archery season I love the quiet time in woods without the guns....but I love hunting with my old man more so if xbows dont get full inclusion I'm all for early muzzle

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[Fredbear2]

Early muzzloader will get deer running and hiding till dark . No way . No one will enjoy bow / crossbow

[stoneam2006]

Early muzzloader will get deer running and hiding till dark . No way . No one will enjoy bow / crossbow

I agree...as why I would love full inclusion

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[Five Seasons]

Or we could make it easy for elderly and disabled?

[NFA-ADK]

If not full inclusion then 60 + should be exempt and disabled should be able to get permits easily.  Full inclusion will probably happen and make it a non issue.  

[fasteddie]

If they ever get cross-bows up to 500 fps , maybe I would join the support . Until then , I will just keep plugging away with my slow compound .

[Four Season Whitetail's]

If they ever get cross-bows up to 500 fps , maybe I would join the support . Until then , I will just keep plugging away with my slow compound .

As long as your healthy enough to keep pulling er back? lol

[stoneam2006]

Or we could make it easy for elderly and disabled?

But what's disabled? My dad works 50 hrs a week but can't draw a compound and hold it...

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[fasteddie]

I will be 75 this fall season. I can still pull my 60 and 70 pound bows .

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[stoneam2006]

If they ever get cross-bows up to 500 fps , maybe I would join the support . Until then , I will just keep plugging away with my slow compound .

As would I but it's not just about me...xbow is a bow no reason it can't be included in the fun for warm, quiet, easily patterned deer of early October....I don't think it should be that big of a debate much worse stuff to worry about with our dec

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[fasteddie]

I don't fight the crossbows. I just don't support them.

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