WHAT DO WASHINGTON HUNTERS THINK ABOUT DISABLED CROSSBOW HUNTERS

[WASHBCBOOK]

TELL ME WHAT YOU`AL THINK WHEN YOU SEE A CROSSBOW HUNTER AND WOULD YOU USE A CROSSBOW IF YOU WERE ABLE TO..THANKS WASHBCBOOK

[luvtohnt]

MAYBE for disabled hunters.

Brandon

[elkoholic]

I don't care either way.. I think it's great for people who cant shoot a normal bow due to disabilities.. I wouldn't want to have to hunt modern firearm because I was incapable of shooting a bow...I don't think they really have  an advantage.. x-bows are loud and shoot about the same speed as some of the modern compounds...

[Bofire]

 :)I think it is absolutely GREAT that hunters who could not otherwise hunt are allowed to use a crossbow. Yes, if that is the only way I could hunt I would.
Carl

[KillBilly]

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.

[rasbo]

disabled yes,if not let them hunt the rifle season

[mossback91]

I think its bs! I think they should hunt with a rifle if they cant use a normal bow

[300rum]

Disabled yes.  Or a Dr. Note that they can't draw back the minimum?  Maybe?   

The reason for the Dr. Note is when dad gets to the age where he can't pull it back I still want him to be able to go with us.  I know it opens up another can of worms letting the Doc decide but I know for some of the wiser guys it can be tough to get a bow back.

Just a thought.

[Jerbear]

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.

[300rum]

Well Moss, I am glad that your 18 years of living has made made you an expert.   I think not and you owe an apology.

 

[KillBilly]

Disabled yes.  Or a Dr. Note that they can't draw back the minimum?  Maybe?   

The reason for the Dr. Note is when dad gets to the age where he can't pull it back I still want him to be able to go with us.  I know it opens up another can of worms letting the Doc decide but I know for some of the wiser guys it can be tough to get a bow back.

Just a thought.

No hunter can be considered disabled with out a form from a doctor stating specific disabling impairments.

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

[skynyr]

More power to ya. I think it's great if a disabled person can get out and hunt. I'd rather see someone out hunting with a crossbow than not hunting at all.

[300rum]

More power to ya. I think it's great if a disabled person can get out and hunt. I'd rather see someone out hunting with a crossbow than not hunting at all.

That is how those libs get out....isn't it?   

[Antlershed]

disabled yes,if not let them hunt the rifle season

+1

[buck470]

Well, I'm glad someone finally asked the question. I myself would be what mainsteam would call Disabled. My right arm is 99% usless due to an Industrial accident.  Now I have hunted Modern and muzzleloader both and have considered Archery, but due to not being able to Draw a bow, i haven't, yet.  But I do like the option if and when i decide to try bow hunting. My 9 year old is bow curious, so it might not be that long before I'm shopping for a Crossbow.