WHAT DO WASHINGTON HUNTERS THINK ABOUT DISABLED CROSSBOW HUNTERS

[KillBilly]

Not being a Bow hunter, or having researched a crossbow.

What are the Main advantages to using a Crossbow??

Unless there is a Huge Advantage, what's the harm? Someone mentioned Bows vs Cross bow being comparable in feet per second, someone else mentioned the bolt not sustaining like an arrow?

Can someone tell me the FACTS (not opinions) Bows vs Crossbow.
Besides the actual Draw, having a Cross bow already drawn is an advantage.

Other than it is easier for some disabled hunters to use and they can shoot from a vehicle as long as it's clear of the road, I don't think there is an advantage. I believe that some could argue an advantage in aiming it but the accuracy isn't equal to a compound at longer distances

[buck470]

That's kinda what i was going for, If theres not a huge advantage, what's the big Deal, other than wanting less people in your area? everybody wants that, modern, muzzy and archery.

[WASHBCBOOK]

HELLO TO ALL
IVE USED A COMPOUND BOW AS I STATED IN MY COUPLE LAST POST ON THIS TOPIC..ANYWAYS THE BIG BIG DIFFERENCE TO ME IS THAT WHEN THERE IS AN ELK OR DEER IN FRONT OF YOU AND YOU DONT HAVE A GOOD CLEAN SHOT..THE CROSSBOW IS COCKED AND READY TO GO..COMPOUND YOU HAVE TO HOLD AND HOLD AND HOLD IF YOU` ALL KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
THE SECOND IS THEY ARE WAY MORE ACCURATE WITH PIN SIGHTS..I HAVE A TELE POLE THAT GOES TO THE GROUND (WHICH IS VERY NICE SOMETIMES)..
3RD IS SHOOT FASTER AND STRAIGHTER..
HOPE THIS HELP OUT

[brokenbone]

my FIL has no left hand.  it was degloved by a tire machine about 20 years ago.  he refused to get a disabled permit.  he has gone threw Colon cancer and has a bag now.  he still refuses.  he went about 100 feet from the truck and sat all weekend long.  in the same spot.  it was hell for him but he did it.  coodoes to him.  the feeling i get from him and from most of the people that i meet and the posts here is that the majority does not give a crap.  they still want to hunt and want to be treated fairly.  if there comes a time when hunting is jeopardised by there afflictions what ever they may be then there is justification.  i tried to get rick to get the archery disabled permit that would allow the cross bow and then my bro in law and rick and i could have a great time in the woods.  he said no and he went modern.  no problem  i hope the people that need the special adaptations to there seasons get it to keep them hunting.  living with some of the pain and the age inspired limitations would be disheartening.  knowing that hunting was a thing of the past would darken all my days. my

[edmondshunter]

Its cool with me, Ive never seen a disabled hunter in the woods, so if it gets them out I'm all for it.

 I don't think its an unfair advantage at all.  Folks with disabilities amaze me all the time over coming hardships that would stop most of us in our tracks.

[Palmer]

My Dad is in his 60's and tore his elbow.  He can't pull back a bow so I'm in favor of crossbows for disabled hunters who can't pull back a recurve or compound.

[MountainWalk]

I know its kind of an old poll, but I don't think crossbows have any place in any hunting at all. I'm kinda different than most, and I expect lots of hate post for my thoughts.  If I can't go out and hunt under my own power under the same laws as everyone else, then Im ready to hang it up.  It's kind of like how some oldsters say"If it wasn't for this game farm, I wouldnt be able to enjoy hunting."
Well, hunters pride themselves as naturalist, and they should. But, the whole tenant of hunting as a management tool is to remove surplus animals, the ones that may not make it.  Once you can't do it without special consideration, it becomes artificial to me, and more about killing, rather than being able to fully enjoy the hunt.

[Gutpile]

Finally read this post out of boredom. I'm glad to see so many of you feel the same as me. I simply could care less. If they want to use a crossbow I have no problem. I love you young uns who see things in black and white. I hope the day never comes that you are classified as handicapped. You may have a different attitude if that were to happen. It simply boggles my small mind that ANYONE would have a problem with handicapped folks using crossbows. Give me a break. Now if it were Indians, or mexicans, or Irish, or Italian only I could at least see your point. Geez, it's true "youth is wasted on the young". You act like they're ruining it for you or something. I've seen some damn nice animals taken with bows on this site. Not to mention you archers get to hunt elk in this state when elk hunting is at it's best and your actually going to bitch because a handicapped guy is shooting a crossbow? WOW!

[deaddog]

Finally read this post out of boredom. I'm glad to see so many of you feel the same as me. I simply could care less. If they want to use a crossbow I have no problem. I love you young uns who see things in black and white. I hope the day never comes that you are classified as handicapped. You may have a different attitude if that were to happen. It simply boggles my small mind that ANYONE would have a problem with handicapped folks using crossbows. Give me a break. Now if it were Indians, or mexicans, or Irish, or Italian only I could at least see your point. Geez, it's true "youth is wasted on the young". You act like they're ruining it for you or something. I've seen some damn nice animals taken with bows on this site. Not to mention you archers get to hunt elk in this state when elk hunting is at it's best and your actually going to bitch because a handicapped guy is shooting a crossbow? WOW!

+1 110%

[Hermit]

I have a disabled license but don't hunt with a crossbow. There's not that much opportunity for disabled hunters, so if they qualify I don't have a problem with it.

[robb92]

I know its kind of an old poll, but I don't think crossbows have any place in any hunting at all. I'm kinda different than most, and I expect lots of hate post for my thoughts.  If I can't go out and hunt under my own power under the same laws as everyone else, then Im ready to hang it up.  It's kind of like how some oldsters say"If it wasn't for this game farm, I wouldnt be able to enjoy hunting."
Well, hunters pride themselves as naturalist, and they should. But, the whole tenant of hunting as a management tool is to remove surplus animals, the ones that may not make it.  Once you can't do it without special consideration, it becomes artificial to me, and more about killing, rather than being able to fully enjoy the hunt.

That is your choice, I respect it but do not agree with it. Crossbows do have a place in hunting they have been around just as long as recurve or longbow and have been used in hunting for centuries.

 If you get to the point where you can't go out and hunt under your own power you will give it all up, that is a dumb statement! Hunting is not just about going out and killing an animal, it is about being out in Gods country and enjoying it, just being able to go and sit on a damn stump with a weapon and look at nature is what it is all about! I would rather be pushed out in a wheel chair to hunt than sit on my couch and watch hunting videos, and if it gets to the point where I am disabled them I will apply for a permit if it not legal to use in washington state

[dbllunger]

I think a truely disabled hunter should have a lot of options much more then others.  Disabled does not mean a fat ass, drunk, lazy, or other self caused probloems that some take advantage of.   

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

First off amen dbllunger... way to many people abuse the term disabled.. plenty of fat ass people are deemed that because they cant walk... not ok.. for those of you that are legitametly disabled.... much diff.. both my parents are and my father is a Vet, my gardfather was as well.... I think its great that could still hunt if they wanted to, I have no issues with a crossbow, they have less range then a very skilled archer with a compound.... its all about enjoying the sport and nature, as long as you have a heartbeat nothing should keep you from that...

[rasbo]

I know its kind of an old poll, but I don't think crossbows have any place in any hunting at all. I'm kinda different than most, and I expect lots of hate post for my thoughts.  If I can't go out and hunt under my own power under the same laws as everyone else, then Im ready to hang it up.  It's kind of like how some oldsters say"If it wasn't for this game farm, I wouldnt be able to enjoy hunting."
Well, hunters pride themselves as naturalist, and they should. But, the whole tenant of hunting as a management tool is to remove surplus animals, the ones that may not make it.  Once you can't do it without special consideration, it becomes artificial to me, and more about killing, rather than being able to fully enjoy the hunt.

your mind will change with age,your youth will evade you one day.Intelligence will catch up with you.

[KillBilly]

I know its kind of an old poll, but I don't think crossbows have any place in any hunting at all. I'm kinda different than most, and I expect lots of hate post for my thoughts.  If I can't go out and hunt under my own power under the same laws as everyone else, then Im ready to hang it up.  It's kind of like how some oldsters say"If it wasn't for this game farm, I wouldnt be able to enjoy hunting."
Well, hunters pride themselves as naturalist, and they should. But, the whole tenant of hunting as a management tool is to remove surplus animals, the ones that may not make it.  Once you can't do it without special consideration, it becomes artificial to me, and more about killing, rather than being able to fully enjoy the hunt.

No hate here because you said the key word "LAW" it is in fact a law and it applies to you as well. So in reality you have the picture. By the way, I am a Handicapped hunter and chose to use my Compound bow until such time as I can no longer pull it.