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I have read the archery rules and regulations and see no mention of "Air Bows".
Are they legal to use during archery season??
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I don't think you can use anything that holds itself at the ready to fire position. So I'm gonna say definitely not.
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Thanks
The regs say one can not use anything to hold the 'bow' at full draw. This might apply.
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You pretty much have to be a diabled hunter to use it during archery season. I bet you can use it during mod fire in a firearm restricted area tho....
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January 28, 2021, 10:55:31 AM »
I don't believe it meets the basic definition of a bow even with that word thrown in the name. Would like to hear a reasonable argument/explanation that might change my mind.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow
Just because something flings an arrow doesn't make it a bow.
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My friend is disabled and has a crossbow permit, he called the dept and they told him NO. Not legal for him to hunt with during archery season
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