Commission looking at crossbow rules for seniors age 65 and over.

[dreamingbig]

I am 1000% against this.  We already have disabled permits that accommodate this request.

Crossbows belong in rifle or muzzleloader seasons, not archery.


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[hughjorgan]

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I am 1000% against this.  We already have disabled permits that accommodate this request.

Crossbows belong in rifle or muzzleloader seasons, not archery.


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[Ghost Hunter]

And the results are:

The Commission then denied a petition to initiate rule making that considers allowing hunters age 65 and older to use a crossbow during deer and elk archery seasons. WDFW will consider the request during the next cycle of its normal three-year hunting season-setting process, which begins next spring.

[pianoman9701]

Not a huge surprise and I'm glad it's only been shelved for now.

[Elkaholic daWg]

May as well let us shoot out of the truck so we dont get wet and cold.     

If disabled you can. Certain Yaks do it often

[ThurstonCokid]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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[emac]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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The future of hunting in Washington is no hunting. So I wouldn't be concerned about xbows.  I would be more concerned about predators and the commission.

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[ThurstonCokid]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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The future of hunting in Washington is no hunting. So I wouldn't be concerned about xbows.  I would be more concerned about predators and the commission.

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I’m concerned about all the above. Thanks.


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[emac]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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The future of hunting in Washington is no hunting. So I wouldn't be concerned about xbows.  I would be more concerned about predators and the commission.

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I’m concerned about all the above. Thanks.


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[pianoman9701]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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It's not and never will be. Giving a break to seniors, many of whom have stopped bow hunting because of physical limitations, means including more hunters. We need more hunters in the field desperately.

[Special T]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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It's not and never will be. Giving a break to seniors, many of whom have stopped bow hunting because of physical limitations, means including more hunters. We need more hunters in the field desperately.

You can still get a medical exception to use a cross bow. I think a blanket age thing is wrong but have zero problems with the exception process.  I'm also ok with them being used during modern or Muzzy seasons. I know a lot of them are sold to folks in the San Juan Islands

[ThurstonCokid]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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It's not and never will be. Giving a break to seniors, many of whom have stopped bow hunting because of physical limitations, means including more hunters. We need more hunters in the field desperately.

You can still get a medical exception to use a cross bow. I think a blanket age thing is wrong but have zero problems with the exception process.  I'm also ok with them being used during modern or Muzzy seasons. I know a lot of them are sold to folks in the San Juan Islands

The blanket age is my issue. Hunt with a rifle until you’re of age then pick up a crossbow. Doesn’t seem legit to me. But i get peoples opinions. I like hunter recruitment but this isn’t it for me.


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[wadu1]

I'm kind of leaning towards allowing it because of my age. My cousin in Canada is using one in the bow zone on Vancouver Island with some sucess. Be glad you don't love in the UK they banned bows in the 60's.

[Ghost Hunter]

Hoping crossbows isn’t the future of Washington archery season


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It's not and never will be. Giving a break to seniors, many of whom have stopped bow hunting because of physical limitations, means including more hunters. We need more hunters in the field desperately.

You can still get a medical exception to use a cross bow. I think a blanket age thing is wrong but have zero problems with the exception process.  I'm also ok with them being used during modern or Muzzy seasons. I know a lot of them are sold to folks in the San Juan Islands

The blanket age is my issue. Hunt with a rifle until you’re of age then pick up a crossbow. Doesn’t seem legit to me. But i get peoples opinions. I like hunter recruitment but this isn’t it for me.


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   I don't see a lot of rifle hunters converting to crossbow at age 65.    That doesn't pass the smell test for me.   

[getreal711]

As a disabled hunter who uses a crossbow I can tell you that modern crossbows weigh in between 6.5 and 8lbs. So comparable to a rifle. However crossbows are not nearly as comfortable to carry as a modern rifle or a compound bow. And you still need a good rangefinder readily available. Yes the crossbow requires a scope so especially on the Westside it can also be an issue. Just food for thought.