deadserious

Crossbows are sometimes called “horizontal” bows because of their shooting position. They are easier to use than traditional “vertical” bows and require far less practice.

A decade after many states permitted crossbows for disabled hunters who have difficulty drawing and holding traditional bows, the industry believed it could expand in what it saw as a huge market of aging hunters.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/ju...meback/?sports

Creek Walker

deadserious, you're deadwrong.

Actually, I know that wasn't your statement; but the author of that piece is dead wrong: Cross bows do NOT require far less practice. There are going to be a lot of people who are running out to buy these bows after their state legalizes them who are going to find out that they're not getting what they thought they were getting. A crossbow does need just as much practice as a compound bow to be accurate. And although xbows can sling a bolt a few hundred yards, they're only going to be accurate to about the same distances as compound bows.

But they are certainly on the comeback. Tennessee legalized them for use in firearms seasons two years ago and this year legalized them for archery seasons.

I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I love archery season because there are few other hunters who utilize it and the hunting pressure is minimal. But on the other hand, there's no good argument for NOT allowing crossbows, and the widespread legalization of the weapon may help to bolster our declining hunting population somewhat. That can't be a bad thing.

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porkchop

it might be me..or do you notice a trend here.bow season is getting longer...crossbows are legal now...small little changes...gun season getting shorter.is this part of a secret master plan here.its surely something to think about.

lungbuster

for all you archers out there who enjoy your sport: listen up!! the state of Maine is now allowing crowsbow hunting during there November rifle season. Has the state not looked at the dangers of this and the facts about crowsbows. yes they pull back more poundage but they shoot shorter arrows which are no heavier than compound or traditional bows arrows which means they don't have nearly the kinetic energy. all we need out in the woods is a bunch of unexperienced hunters out in the woods driving deer. take shots at big game animals at distances that are unethical. we will have a bunch of injured animals. I believe handicap hunters ought to be the ones with crossbows or even better compound bows with assist release aids.crowsbows are not as accurate and dont have as much power. A 50 lb bows arrow will travel through the target at 30 yards farther than a 175lb crowsbow. try it

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Rattus58

Pretty Hysterical, misinformed, innaccurate, and demeans fellow hunters. Get your facts straight first. Lastly... its posts and attitudes like this that encourage the anti hunters. There is room for all of us and though I don't use a crossbow, I don't mind that they be used. Recurve shooters had to put up with compounds and now mostly, gun hunters are going to be asked to put up with a crossbow. Big Deal... But bottom line here is that you have a long way to go in the education department about crossbows before you should attempt an opinion again.

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