Crossbows

[Snapshot]

Maryland's archery seasons were opened to crossbow use in, what, 2003 or 2004? They've been in Ohio's season for thiry-some years. Their use in Ohio rose like a bell curve, and I would think the same will be true in Maryland. Time will tell...

[robb92]

In Maryland before this season the crossbows were only allowed for a two week season. I agree time will tell, but so far the reports don't show a big increase in the numbers of deer harvested with a crossbow.

[sisu]

When cross bows are made legal for "bow" hunting I am done bow hunting in this state. A cross bow is nothing other than a gun. It's total bull *censored*. The only way I can believe a cross bow is legal is for some handicapped person that can't draw a regular bow.

[woodswalker]

for youth or disabled OR for firearms restricted areas for Modern season only.

[Snapshot]

As a 12 year old I was able to take a deer using a 40# recurve. Now there are compounds to make it even easier; so youths don't need crossbows. Only the disabled, as it stands now, in archery season (with a crossbow special use permit which isn't easy to get). And, hopefully, after next month for anyone with a modern firearms tag