Anyone with experience w obtaining a crossbow permit?

[trophyhunt]

My dad is already a disabled hunter here in wa, two heart surgeries and another one around the corner.  He has hunted archery for more than 25+ years and really doesn't want to switch to rifle.  Pulling the bow back is getting to be more and more difficult.  I was wondering if any of you guys have tried to get a crossbow permit latley? I've heard in the past it was really tough, I called today and they are supposed to call me back tomorrow.  I guess we'll see, I just was hoping somone who has succeeded in the process could give info.  Thanks. 

[emac]

Look up disabled hunter in virtual campfire all the info you need is there. I went through the process and my crossbow special use permit. My was straight forward due to a birth defect in my arm. My dad got one too but his process took alot longer and alot of Dr visits.

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[Becky]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

[trophyhunt]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

he wants to keep with the bow season, he's been in the same camp for many years, plus that season is waaaaay more fun.

[bowhunterwa87]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

Isnt it only allowed in firearm restricted areas?

[Becky]

plus that season is waaaaay more fun.

 
http://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/special_use.html
Couldn't tell by your post if he actually started the application process, but those are more guidelines. Looks like the first step is gathering doctor letters/records that are in line with the requirements.

[Becky]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

Isnt it only allowed in firearm restricted areas?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/101/What+are+the+rules+for+firearm+restriction+areas,+and+can+crossbows+now+be+used%3F yea I believe so. We researched it in depth for a while a couple years ago (Smossy being a felon, didn't know if he wanted to do archery or try crossbow for modern season). I lost all my favorited links from back then.

[trophyhunt]

Thanks!  I just read the "disabled hunter" thread on virtual campfire, it has all the info.  Thanks you guys!


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[emac]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

Isnt it only allowed in firearm restricted areas?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/101/What+are+the+rules+for+firearm+restriction+areas,+and+can+crossbows+now+be+used%3F yea I believe so. We researched it in depth for a while a couple years ago (Smossy being a felon, didn't know if he wanted to do archery or try crossbow for modern season). I lost all my favorited links from back then.

It is only allowed in firearm restricted areas or if you have a special use permit. So say if you were hunting the teanaway during modern season you would not be allowed to use a crossbow unless you had a special use permit

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[Becky]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

Isnt it only allowed in firearm restricted areas?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/101/What+are+the+rules+for+firearm+restriction+areas,+and+can+crossbows+now+be+used%3F yea I believe so. We researched it in depth for a while a couple years ago (Smossy being a felon, didn't know if he wanted to do archery or try crossbow for modern season). I lost all my favorited links from back then.

It is only allowed in firearm restricted areas or if you have a special use permit. So say if you were hunting the teanaway during modern season you would not be allowed to use a crossbow unless you had a special use permit

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... yeah. That's what the link I posted said  .

[emac]

He doesn't want to switch to modern firearm season or doesn't want to use a rifle... because you can use a crossbow in modern firearm without a special use permit.

Isnt it only allowed in firearm restricted areas?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/101/What+are+the+rules+for+firearm+restriction+areas,+and+can+crossbows+now+be+used%3F yea I believe so. We researched it in depth for a while a couple years ago (Smossy being a felon, didn't know if he wanted to do archery or try crossbow for modern season). I lost all my favorited links from back then.

It is only allowed in firearm restricted areas or if you have a special use permit. So say if you were hunting the teanaway during modern season you would not be allowed to use a crossbow unless you had a special use permit

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... yeah. That's what the link I posted said  .

Haha yep you did. I missed the link my bad

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