Re: Crossbows , Talkin or Walkin
Originally Posted by
E.B.
Crossbows are not for archers, they are for taking advantage of a season.
One could say the same of rifles, in a way...
Originally Posted by
Bow Walker
As I see it the problem lies not with the equipment itself (the crossbow) but with the 'hunters' who just want to be able to extend their season so they can "go kill something".
These 'hunters' are opportunistic (imo), and don't have the mindset of 'real' archers, who will get to know their equipment through practice and are dedicated to the idea of shot placement.
So, while I do consider the crossbow to be archery gear, I do not consider the average crossbow 'hunter' to be an archer.
I don't have an issue with "the 'hunters' who just want to be able to extend their season". In fact I am generally happy about it. but....
What I do have an issue with is any hunter (archer or otherwise) that does not take the time to understand the limitations of their equipment and their own level of competence with it, and ensure that they hunt within those limitations.
The equivalent of "sprayin and prayin" happens with every implement of hunting, so I cannot single out the "average crossbow hunter". Its equally unacceptable wherever it occurs. I think it just happens to be more visible with the crossbow than most other cases.
"If you want to hunt beasts you don't see every day,
You have to go places quite out-of-the-way.
You have to go places no others can get to,
You have to get cold and you have to get wet, too."
- Dr. Seuss