So there you havi plain and simple poor Adam thinks he will lose days in the field to those evil crossbows lol, once again Adam what is the differance if it is added to archery season, that you may use one? what is the big deal if you have a person in your same chunk state land using a x-bow or regular gear. I'm talking about hunting small game with a cross bow during a season which is already open to the use of firearms for the same species. Believe me, I have been very outspoken about it in the past, but this is different. I can understand not wanting cross bows to be added to the archery deer seasons. I swear I haven't used one for such purposes.er ah well at least not in the last thirty years ) ![]() Should we outlaw those too? (just for the record I have no idea if sling shots are legal to use for hunting small game, so Boehr, if I am mistaken about that please excuse my ignorance once again. Okay, but what if it isn't about not being able to hunt small game with a bow? What if it's about not being able to hunt small game with a firearm? What if you can't hunt with a firearm, for whatever reason, and you don't have a bow or the skills to hunt with one, or the muscle strength, or whatever, but you still would like to hunt at least for squirrels or rabbits or something? Is the cross bow that much more efficient of a weapon than a firearm that you would begrudge a person from using one to kill a cotton tail? What about a sling shot for that matter? It's easier to shoot than a bow, and anyone can purchase one. It does not apply to indoor or outdoor shooting ranges, target shooting, law enforcement activities or the discharge of firearms, crossbows or bows for any non-hunting purpose. No person, including archery and crossbow hunters, may hunt or discharge a firearm, crossbow or bow in a safety zone, or shoot at any wild animal or wild bird within a safety zone, without the written permission of the owner or occupant of such safety zone. Safety zones are all areas within 150 yards of an occupied building, house, cabin, or any barn or other building used in a farm operation. We could say that about any weapon used for hunting. I see no reason why cross bows shouldn't be used for small game.Īs far as the danger of shooting up into a tree with a cross bow, bow and arrow, or a 22. And I promise I won't think anything less of anyone that disagrees with me. ![]() If anyone can think of some I'd like to hear them. All I'm saying is I don't think theres really any good reasons why cross bows are not legal to use for small game hunting. There are other reasons I can think of, but I don't have time to go into all that now. Note also that the safety zone limits are different for a bow as opposed to a firearm. In these cases a bow, or a cross bow would be ideal. Also remember the person who owns the buildings is allowed to hunt within his safety zone, but that person may still not want to risk damage to his property. ![]() Even though these areas are not with in a safety zone. In some areas a firearm would not be considered safe due to houses or barns and such. If you find yourself wondering why anyone might want to hunt with a cross bow for small game think about this. ![]() Yet it is legal to hunt with one for small game. And to tell you the truth, I'm not to sure it's a good idea to shoot up when your using a 22 either. I've done alot of bow hunting for small game in the past, and one thing I learned rather quickly is that if you shoot up, you probably wont get your arrow back.
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