Crossbows, to be or not to be

[Pincherguy]

This is for information only, I am not trying to or will I participate in a debate. This has been debated over and over and other than arguing nothing has been accomplished.
For those of you that are interested in hunting with a crossbow during the archery season. I contacted via email, the ESRD, MLA Shannon Philips, regarding the use of crossbows during the archery season. She replied that the regulations for hunting would be looked at in June.
If you are interested in hunting with a crossbow during the archery season I would suggest that you send an email to her. The more interest that is shown may sway them to change the regulation concerning the use of crossbows.


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[58thecat]

Awesome, will do, time for change, old boys club needs to broaden its horizon.

[elkhunter11]

Of course you realize that the people that don't want to allow crossbows during the regular archery season will also be contacting her to express their opinion.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too

LC

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too

LC

I'm sure they do too but want acces to archery only areas or the so called bow zones, after all a crossbow is a bow....

Sorry just stirred the pot a bit.

[JohninAB]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too

LC

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[58thecat]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Of course you realize that the people that don't want to allow crossbows during the regular archery season will also be contacting her to express their opinion.

Yup.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

I'm sure they do too but want acces to archery only areas or the so called bow zones, after all a crossbow is a bow....

Sorry just stirred the pot a bit.

During the EXTENDED Strathcona season, crossbows are allowed. Oh that happens to be a "bow zone" by the way.

LC

[bb356]

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by bb356

Are those Easton 2712's?....they are big what ever they are!

LC

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

During the EXTENDED Strathcona season, crossbows are allowed. Oh that happens to be a "bow zone" by the way.

LC

Did not know that, thanks for the information.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by bb356

oh my

Found only in bow zones?

[hal53]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too

LC

Nah...won't work in rifle season...you ever tried road hunting with a cross bow???

[deerguy]

Thanks, i'll make sure to contact her and let her know that I do NOT support crosbows in the Archery only seasons NOR does Pope and Young, the largest Pro Archery organization in the world.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by deerguy

Thanks, i'll make sure to contact her and let her know that I do NOT support crosbows in the Archery only seasons NOR does Pope and Young, the largest Pro Archery organization in the world.

What the heck does the Pope have to do with this

[Bushrat]

Originally Posted by hal53

Nah...won't work in rifle season...you ever tried road hunting with a cross bow???

Yes, you can shoot them right out the window and not be charged with having a loaded firearm in the car, they're awesome for road hunting.....

[hal53]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

Yes, you can shoot them right out the window and not be charged with having a loaded firearm in the car, they're awesome for road hunting.....

Hmmm?, I must need bigger windows....

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

Yes, you can shoot them right out the window and not be charged with having a loaded firearm in the car, they're awesome for road hunting.....

You can however be charged with discharging a weapon from a vehicle.

LC

[jaylow?]

I think to protect archery season it should be limited to recurve and longbow. Compounds offer too much mechanical assistance in way of let off. It's hard to be righteous about having to hold draw when the cams have taken the majority of that away.

[Hydro1]

Originally Posted by jaylow?

I think to protect archery season it should be limited to recurve and longbow. Compounds offer too much mechanical assistance in way of let off. It's hard to be righteous about having to hold draw when the cams have taken the majority of that away.

Now there's a curveball.

[Hunt4Ever]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too

LC

I do the same, and not only in the bow zone.

[Sledhead71]

Ah the great vertical vs horizontal debate... If we want to solve a majority of issues that our group has, why not do away with the general season all together then ?

Remove thunder sticks from the community all together, these tools belong punching paper and not bombing lead at unsuspected live targets.

This removal will create opportunity beyond what anyone could imagine, trophy potential would increase 10 fold, substance abuse would nearly go away, accidents would decline, safety would increase, land would open, ext.

Now we can create a simple open string season only, bring what tool you want and whack your groceries as needed.

So simple really that I am surprised we have not done away with all gun powder related weapons for the purpose of hunting already.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Hunt4Ever

I do the same, and not only in the bow zone.

Me too, the folks walking around with the rifles quite often end up sending animals right past my stand.

As far as how the rules are written....I agree with how they are now. There is a time and place for each preferred weapon.

LC

[RayM77]

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by RayM77

Baahahaha, that's funny!

LC

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by jaylow?

I think to protect archery season it should be limited to recurve and longbow. Compounds offer too much mechanical assistance in way of let off. It's hard to be righteous about having to hold draw when the cams have taken the majority of that away.

Down with ALL mechanically assisted archery!


And another thing ... why wasn't this thread started in the Archery forum?


Sorry, couldn't resist

Mac

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by jaylow?

I think to protect archery season it should be limited to recurve and longbow. Compounds offer too much mechanical assistance in way of let off. It's hard to be righteous about having to hold draw when the cams have taken the majority of that away.

I agree

[Twist]

I think hunting with a crossbow is a great idea. I welcome a change.

[IronNoggin]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I hunt with the bow during the general season...the guys with the crossbows should try that too
LC

I hunt the whole season - from early archery, through the rifle seasons, and late archery with my crossbow here in BC.

I saw in the suggested considerations for changes upcoming to Alberta's regulations, crossbows are being considered for full inclusion in archery seasons over there. Many Provinces & States have already done this same thing. I do not view it as a negative.

Regardless, I WILL be back hunting Alberta with my crossbow next archery season. And for every single archery season that follows I am alive for most likely. Unfortunately I am now "disabled" to the point I can no longer use my vertical bow. Fortunately Alberta has graciously allowed me to hunt with stick & string regardless of that fact.

Thanks for the links & information Pincherguy. I will be sending my comments in...

Cheers,
Nog

[Hunt4Ever]

Originally Posted by MacLeod

[INDENT]

And another thing ... why wasn't this thread started in the Archery forum?

Mac

I don't consider a crossbow archery!