Clarification

[MattySuto]

I believe he is referring to mechanical broadheads and electronics on bows. Many (me included) don't like them or think they are a good idea.

good luck hunting everyone ...

I didn't take it as stirring the pot, you are not alone in hoping for changes, I'm just not one of them.  Certainly did not offend me at all.  Good luck this fall.

I gotcha... i understand that some people do not want change... the mechanical broad heads is really the only one change i cross my fingers for ever year since i started hunting out here.. but i guess ill keep them crossed..... 

[Jonathan_S]

I would be curious to know the real percentage of bowhunters who want to legalize mechanical broadheads.

I, for one, am against them for big game.  I don't use electronic nocks and don't plan to in the future.  I wouldn't use any of the mechanical broadheads either.  It adds one more variable to the game and I don't like that.

[pianoman9701]

  for mechanicals and down for luminocks. Mechanicals are far different from where they started. Every bit as effective as fixed, IMO.

[turkeyfeather]

I am just the opposite. I was vigilant in emailing WDFW and the commission to get lighted nocks approved, but I am not a fan of mechanicals. Not that they haven't improved or that if you want to use them you shouldn't I just don't agree with them.

[BULLBLASTER]

I'd sure like to send a rage through some critters!

[steeleywhopper]

I need something else to buy, I say bring the mechanicals!

[MattySuto]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal....and they just make a wicked hole on impact that just destroys the animal.... I'd love to put a rage in the cage as well..... Makes recovering the animal way easier with that blood trail....but Im very happy to have luminoks this year...WDFW is taking baby steps I believe for the better ....

[Jonathan_S]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal....and they just make a wicked hole on impact that just destroys the animal....

I guess there's the rub.  I appreciate lethality but I appreciate accuracy more.

I've never been a fan of wicked holes or destroying the animal.

I'm not trying to pick apart your talking points, I just feel differently.

[Bob33]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal...

If true that means archery harvest increases, which means archery opportunity decreases.

[Jonathan_S]

  
That's the whole reason I got into archery was the season length

[MattySuto]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal...

If true that means archery harvest increases, which means archery opportunity decreases.

All harvest decrease every year no matter what season or which animal you hunt.... Most if not all hunters aren't shooting "Just Shooter" so to speak they aren't managing the population .... If its brow down... If its legal they shoot it... Unless your hunting some outfitter land and on a guided hunt your gonna kill something if an when you have the opportunity especailly if its down to crunch time

[Jellymon]

I will never use expandables. An expandable may or may not kill faster with a gutshot, but I know what I want to be shooting if I hit ribs or shoulder. 

[Jellymon]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal...

If true that means archery harvest increases, which means archery opportunity decreases.

All harvest decrease every year no matter what season or which animal you hunt.... Most if not all hunters aren't shooting "Just Shooter" so to speak they aren't managing the population .... If its brow down... If its legal they shoot it... Unless your hunting some outfitter land and on a guided hunt your gonna kill something if an when you have the opportunity especailly if its down to crunch time

He's talking about wdfw shortening archery season because on increased harvest numbers.

[MattySuto]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal....and they just make a wicked hole on impact that just destroys the animal....

I guess there's the rub.  I appreciate lethality but I appreciate accuracy more.

I've never been a fan of wicked holes or destroying the animal.

I'm not trying to pick apart your talking points, I just feel differently.

I agree about accuracy 100%  but we all know what buck fever is or even a gust of wind will effect even the best shot in the world...

[Bob33]

Mechanicals are awesome.... they make even a poor shot very very lethal...

If true that means archery harvest increases, which means archery opportunity decreases.

All harvest decrease every year no matter what season or which animal you hunt.... Most if not all hunters aren't shooting "Just Shooter" so to speak they aren't managing the population .... If its brow down... If its legal they shoot it... Unless your hunting some outfitter land and on a guided hunt your gonna kill something if an when you have the opportunity especailly if its down to crunch time

Season lengths and opportunity are very definitely managed to distribute harvest across all "user groups" - modern firearm, muzzleloader, and archery to name three prominent ones. If one user group experiences an increase in harvest that is not determined to be an aberation, it is likely to result in shortened seasons and other harvest restrictions in future years.