crossbows and archery season

[scoutlt1]

Just open a seperate traditional season. Guys using bows who get mad that a "guy with a crossbow" can hunt in there season can pick up something traditional and feel special again with there own season. Aaaand more opportunity for everyone.

Ya, that "separate traditional season" works really well.......

[Fisher-Dude]

Just open a seperate traditional season. Guys using bows who get mad that a "guy with a crossbow" can hunt in there season can pick up something traditional and feel special again with there own season. Aaaand more opportunity for everyone.

How about we just open hunting season and people can use whatever they want?

[greybark]

Time for a re-read of last line in post # 28 . LOL

[Danny_29]

Let's not, having a couple days at the start of the season I don't have to hike like crazy to get away from some lazy dude in a diesel is appreciated.

[Jagermeister]

Knock off the personal attacks boys!

[calvin L]

OMG In a time when ALL our hunting is under attack , we still have closed minded people causing in infighting ! One question WHAT THE _ ELL IS WRONG WITH YOU ?
Yes I am an archer since 1993 , I use my bow through all the season's , There are good and bad shooters , in all discipline's of shooting / hunting ! Get over it . Pick up a weapon YOU like to use and use the Dam thing . IF you suck as a hunter do not blame the weapon you use !
Calvin L

[Wild one]

As someone who has hunted with all forms of BCs leagal archery gear they all have advantages and disadvantages

Outside of sitting in a blind or stand in my opinion the compound bow holds the greatest advantage. The compound is the most versatile in my opinion

The crossbow is the easiest to learn but with a good teacher it really does not take much to become accurate with a compound for most

Does not bother me crossbows are legal in BCs archery season but personally don’t call them archery. The only thing the same to me is the short range and fletched projectile. This is not a shot at those who hunt with them just how I view the weapon.

The point of archery seasons is to add opurtunity with min restrictions and still have low impact. Crossbows still help achieve this and offer opportunity for more to get involved

[IronNoggin]

Your historical reference to the Latin root of the word is nice, but not relevant. As i said, the definition of archery is the use of a bow and arrow.

Vertical BOW:



Horizontal BOW:



Projectile for both = ARROW:



BOLT:

As i said, if you are not able bodied due to age or injury go for it and use a crossbow.
Then reflect on your history when you were a bowhunter.

Thanks - I will do just that.
And at the same time look forward to the many years in front of me being an actual and true BOWHUNTER!

Cheers,
Nog

[rocksteady]

Well played Nog...

[walks with deer]

wow a sensitive question?

alot of compensating for such a detailed aggresive reponse...

i heard crossbows are becoming legal in ab so who knows?