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Old 08-27-2019, 05:28 PM
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Default Bow hunt Upland Game Birds min #?

I know there is a minimum 40# @ 28" for big game hunting.

Is there a minimum # for Upland game birds ?

With the new lower age limits for hunting, can lower # bows be used legally?

My son has a 28# at 28"
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Old 08-27-2019, 09:02 PM
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Not for birds no poundage minimum, but make sure you get a bowhunting permit in addition to the wildlife certificate.

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Old 08-28-2019, 05:33 AM
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A well thrown rock or a slingshot does the trick. If your bow has more mechanical advantage than those, you're golden.
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Old 08-28-2019, 08:31 AM
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I know there is a minimum 40# @ 28" for big game hunting.

Is there a minimum # for Upland game birds ?

With the new lower age limits for hunting, can lower # bows be used legally?

My son has a 28# at 28"
Did I miss something?
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Old 08-28-2019, 08:34 AM
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10 years old for game bird now. Still 12 for big game.
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Old 08-30-2019, 08:51 AM
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I have a question. If you are shooting a shorter draw length like most 12-15 year olds, what would be the minimum poundage?
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Old 08-30-2019, 06:49 PM
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I have a question. If you are shooting a shorter draw length like most 12-15 year olds, what would be the minimum poundage?
For big game it’s always 40lbs, for birds there is no minimum poundage.

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