WHAT DO WASHINGTON HUNTERS THINK ABOUT DISABLED CROSSBOW HUNTERS

[rasbo]

Well Moss, I am glad that your 18 years of living has made made you an expert.  I am going on seventy, and I really think I am up on you as far as knowledge of hunting, and what it takes to stay in the game.  I speak from experience, no b.s as you like to call it.
My wife is 57 years old.  She is being eaten alive by arthritis.  She walks with leg braces, and two hand crutches.  She drew a doe tag this year and could not use it.  Her doctor told her that she could not shoot any thing above a 22 rifle.  The recoil from a hunting rifle could shatter her shoulder. Pulling back a bow is out of the question.  She wants to look at a crossbow.  She dosen't want to give up hunting.  So its bull *censored* if I can set her up on a stand with a crossbow so she can stay in the game?  I think not and you owe an apology.

jerbear hope you can get her out there,I hate to hear of anyone with that kind off pain..Ill be waiting to see pics from a deer she kills..Go getem

[WASHBCBOOK]

HEY TO ALL I POSTED THIS SUBJECT I DIDNT THINK IT WOULD ALREADY GET ATTENSION
FIRST OFF IM A DISABLED CROSSBOW HUNTER..I WAS A COMPOUND HUNTER FOR YEARS
I GOT INJURED IN A WORK PLACE..I CANT WALK BUT MAYBE 30 MIN BEFORE MY LEGS HURT SOOO
BAD I WISH THAT JERK WHOM STATED HE THOUGHT HUNTING WITH A CROSSBOW WAS BS..TRY MY PAIN DUDE..
I USE A CRANK SYSTEM ON MY TENPOINT HAND CRANK SO ITS WAY EASY TO COCK IT..AS FOR HUNTING IN MODERN SEASON IF YOU LOOK AT THE REGS UNDER WEAPONS IT LEGAL TO USE..I STILL TRY TO GET OUT A WALK I DONT ALWAYS SIT IN THE RIG BUT ITS NICE OPTION..I THINK MRS KANE IS A HERO AS FOR THE JERKS THAT THINK CROSSBOWS ARE BS I HOPE AND PRAY YOU NEVER
COME DOWN WITH A PAIN PROBLEM..IF IT WASNT FOR THIS PROGRAM I WOULDNT BE ABLE TO HUNT..ALSO IF I USED A GUN IT WOULD HURT ME EVEN MORE..

[saylean]

If its legal, I have no problem with it at all.

[sisu]

I am happy that the Law is written the way it is. As Carl stated, it allows hunters to continue hunting when otherwise they would not be able to. I am a disabled Hunter.. I hunt with a compound bow, I hunt with a rifle, I do not sit in and hunt from my vehicle even though I can. I do however utilize the Companion feature that it offers me. I have yet to have to have someone shoot an animal for me but They can accompany me into areas where they would otherwise not be able to go. It is a good thing this State looks out for Disabled Hunters in my opinion.

Ditto

[Ray]

I think it's a good opportunity for disabled ONLY and also no scopes, no electronics.

[KillBilly]

HEY TO ALL I POSTED THIS SUBJECT I DIDNT THINK IT WOULD ALREADY GET ATTENSION
FIRST OFF IM A DISABLED CROSSBOW HUNTER..I WAS A COMPOUND HUNTER FOR YEARS
I GOT INJURED IN A WORK PLACE..I CANT WALK BUT MAYBE 30 MIN BEFORE MY LEGS HURT SOOO
BAD I WISH THAT JERK WHOM STATED HE THOUGHT HUNTING WITH A CROSSBOW WAS BS..TRY MY PAIN DUDE..
I USE A CRANK SYSTEM ON MY TENPOINT HAND CRANK SO ITS WAY EASY TO COCK IT..AS FOR HUNTING IN MODERN SEASON IF YOU LOOK AT THE REGS UNDER WEAPONS IT LEGAL TO USE..I STILL TRY TO GET OUT A WALK I DONT ALWAYS SIT IN THE RIG BUT ITS NICE OPTION..I THINK MRS KANE IS A HERO AS FOR THE JERKS THAT THINK CROSSBOWS ARE BS I HOPE AND PRAY YOU NEVER
COME DOWN WITH A PAIN PROBLEM..IF IT WASNT FOR THIS PROGRAM I WOULDNT BE ABLE TO HUNT..ALSO IF I USED A GUN IT WOULD HURT ME EVEN MORE..

Brenda Kane is quite the gal. She goes out of her way to assist Disabled Hunters. The State is Lucky to have folks like her.

[mossback91]

Never said hunting with a crossbow was bs just hunting during the archery seasons......... I have ran into so many *censored*s taking advantage of it.

[mossback91]

 I never said anythign about how disabled hunters travel which is what you are dealing with when talking about your pain of walking

[Kain]

My dad had a shoulder surgery a few years back and every year it gets harder and harder for him to pull back his bow.  Someday he will need to give it up all together.  If he gets a note from his doctor we could continue to hunt archery (like we have been doing for 20 years).  If you think it is B.S. to want to hunt archery season with your family even if you have to use a crossbow I don't know what to say to you.  If they ever change the laws I would still hunt archery with him during modern firearms but I really don't see why anyone would have a problem with crossbows during archery season.  In fact I don't really see any advantage to using a crossbow over a compound and don't know why they are illegal to hunt with in the first place. 

It is illegal to hunt with a crossbow even in modern firearms season, unless you are disabled.

(d) It is illegal to use any device secured
to or supported by the bow for the purpose
of maintaining the bow at full draw or in
a firing position, except for hunters with
disabilities with archery special use permits
in compliance with WAC 232-12-054.
(e) It is illegal to have any electrical
equipment or device(s) attached to the bow
or arrow while hunting.
(f) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with
a crossbow, except for hunters with
disabilities with archery special use permits
in compliance with WAC 232-12-054.
(g) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any
bow or crossbow equipped with a scope.
Except hunters with disabilities who meet
the definition of being visually impaired in
WAC 232-12-828 may receive a special use
permit that would allow the use of scopes or
other visual aids. Contact the Department’s
ADA coordinator for further information.

[WASHBCBOOK]

it kinda sounded that way if any person is caught hunting with a crossbow with-out the license
i spoke to a gamey..he said they will loose there hunting rights for a long time...

[WASHBCBOOK]

TO THE LAST PERSON YOU HAVE TO HAVE #1 A HUNTER COMPANION CARD
#2 THE COMPANION NEEDS TO BE WITHIN I THINK EYE SIGHT OR WITHIN SOME FEET 100 OR MORE..
IF THAT PERSON GOES OUT AND KILLS AN ELK FOR HER ITS POACHING AND IF ITS OVER SO MANY POINTS BIG BIG FINE..

[backyard bucks]

this is something i just started myself looking into.
same for me. work and injuries have made my shoulders at a point of needing replacement for both. i have all the paperwork for my limitations and what i should or shouldn't do. (from doctors and the state)
i still shoot my mathews and love it but getting out and shooting to maintain accuracy hurts like hell.
i feel if a person loves the sport of archery and loves to hunt that way then this would be a great solution to it.
and i will add since my age isn't up there they (docs) don't want or are pushing me to hold out for the replacement surgery for as long as possible.

or just keep doing what i have been after shooting all day at a range.. pop 4 liquid gel caps and good to go

[KillBilly]

TO THE LAST PERSON YOU HAVE TO HAVE #1 A HUNTER COMPANION CARD
#2 THE COMPANION NEEDS TO BE WITHIN I THINK EYE SIGHT OR WITHIN SOME FEET 100 OR MORE..
IF THAT PERSON GOES OUT AND KILLS AN ELK FOR HER ITS POACHING AND IF ITS OVER SO MANY POINTS BIG BIG FINE..

The actual proximity is limited to 1/4 mile and being in communication is recommended. No distance requirement when the companion is tracking a wounded animal for you

[KillBilly]

It appears that there a few folks here that are interested in the Disabled Hunter Program. I posted this link earlier and moving it back to the top.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/outreach/access/accessibility/eligibility.htm


Brenda Kane is the person in charge and she is there to help, and I do mean help. She does not discourage or in anyway attempt to keep people out of the program. She will mail you the package of information. You have to do the rest.

[backyard bucks]

thanks for the info.
i downloaded the info from the washington game and fish website but that is as far as i have gone.
i didn't know if i should persue it or not since i can still pull my bow. (with pain) but still can.