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Originally Posted by jryley
Has anyone looked up the definition of archery? Seeing as how potty is debating the merits of xbows being included in archery season. And seeing as how P&Y is the furthest thing from having any bearing on Albertas hunting seasons, it would probably serve us all well to learn what 'archery' is defined as. Case in point, by the definition of what our 'bow' season is legally referred to as, xbows absolutely belong in archery season. The big arguemet is xbows arent bows....well based on srd classifying it as an archery season, it doesnt matter what pottys definition of a bow is, as xbows are in fact classified as archery equipment.
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From the regs, read them sometime!
Persons hunting big game must use an authorized bow and an authorized arrow. An authorized bow is one that is held, drawn and released by muscular power and has a draw weight of not less than 18 kg (40 lb.). This is the number of kilograms (pounds) required to draw an arrow of 71 cm (28 in.) to its head. An authorized arrow is one that is not less than 61 cm (24 in.) in length that has a tip that bears a head that is not intentionally designed to resist being withdrawn after it has penetrated an object. Furthermore, it must either have a solid, sharp cutting head of at least 7/8 inch in width, or a head that, when the arrow impacts, opens to present sharp cutting edges at least 7/8 inch in width.
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Bowhunting Permit, as required by
bowhunters using conventional archery equipment, is
not required by persons who are hunting with
cross-bows. ( XGUNS, for those who want the proper term)