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Air Bow question
« on: January 28, 2021, 08:21:59 AM »
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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Re: Air Bow question
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2021, 08:36:08 AM »
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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Re: Air Bow question
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2021, 08:42:01 AM »
Thanks

The regs say one can not use anything to hold the 'bow' at full draw.    This might apply.
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Re: Air Bow question
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2021, 08:49:31 AM »
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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Re: Air Bow question
« Reply #4 on: 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

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Re: Air Bow question
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2021, 08:14:34 PM »
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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