Lighted nocks and expandables

[DoubleJ]

lighted nocks will result in less arrow/broadheads left out in the woods!

Supposedly.  For me, arrows are expensive enough.  I'm not adding $10/per arrow for a light

Supposedly....? have you never missed? never had a arrow blow threw? of course it will help archers recover more arrows.

I have missed and had pass thrus, still always managed to find my arrows...

And the added weight on the back end.  Not going to use them.  Not going to bash others that will, just not for me.  Honestly, if they were $2/ea, I would probably use them

[TommyH]

lighted nocks will result in less arrow/broadheads left out in the woods!

Supposedly.  For me, arrows are expensive enough.  I'm not adding $10/per arrow for a light

Supposedly....? have you never missed? never had a arrow blow threw? of course it will help archers recover more arrows.

bright colored fletchings, reflective wraps, or maybe just maybe... how about the lighted nock which has no electronics which is already legal here.....

I consider my self(others do to) a pretty good shot,  I have bright colored fletchings.  I have shot a few arrows that i could not find for the life of me. It sucks losing an arrow with a broadhead on it not only for the cost you paid for it, also you know that your leaving something out there that could injure something/someone if they were to accidently find it.  About the lighted nocks with no electronics, i have not seen them or used them.   i havent  used luminocks either. I am open to trying any that help me find my arrow after a shot.

 I think a light(electronic or not) on the end of  a  arrow will help most people find lost arrows  
 

[92xj]

Just an FYI, you can make very good quality lighted nocks for 4 bucks.  If you're into making things yourself and saving a little money, it's the way to go.  Very easy to do and takes about 10 minutes.

[lokidog]

Just an FYI, you can make very good quality lighted nocks for 4 bucks.  If you're into making things yourself and saving a little money, it's the way to go.  Very easy to do and takes about 10 minutes.

Link or directions for those interested?

[TommyH]

Just an FYI, you can make very good quality lighted nocks for 4 bucks.  If you're into making things yourself and saving a little money, it's the way to go.  Very easy to do and takes about 10 minutes.

sounds good any more info?

[carpsniperg2]

You make them with bobber lights and a couple of nocks. Fairly easy to make once you get the hang of a few of them. You can do different colors as well.

[carpsniperg2]

Here you guys go, just for my hw brothers This is how I have done mine. The only thing I have not done is drill the hole threw the nock. Mine have been just fine without doing the drill threw thing. If you are shooting a dark nock then I could see having to do it.

MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT BUY THE TWIST THILL LIGHTS! ONLY THE PUSH ON ONES!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hMqLT-4ezzk

[sakoshooter]

Seems like they want wounded unrecoverable animals.

How do you draw that conclusion?

[popeshawnpaul]

We aren't married to anything for 3 years.  Things can be changed and do within the 3 year package all the time.  Based on the public survey, GMAC vote, recommendation by WDFW, and anticipated commission response it seems lighted nocks are likely to be legal starting next year.

I have not seen or heard anything on expandable heads and no archery group or person has put it in front of the WDFW seriously for this year to be considered.  My own polling still shows a slight majority do not favor their use.  I do not expect them to be legal next year or anytime in the near future.

[DoubleJ]

I can't find those thill batteries less than $7/each shipped.

[92xj]

I ordered 5 for 19.95 shipped....

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Lindy_Thill_Nite_Brite_Replacement_Battery/Light&i=441844&r=view&aID=504AE7&cvsfa=2586&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=343431383434&cID=GSHOP_441844

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Seems like they want wounded unrecoverable animals.

How do you draw that conclusion?

It's a report I've been doing on how bad wa hunting has become due to  biracratic liberal influence.  Lmao not really.    Ive concluded that other states  repopulation of game must be from expandables not opening and not from proper game management. 

[lokidog]

Thanks Carp, I am sure that will be helpful for those that chose to use them.

[Dnix]

I just down loaded the Washington 2012 Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations (pdf) and can't find anything about lighted or illuminated nocks. I saw it in the pre-release version. Was it's omission an oversight or something else?
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/

[lokidog]

Down in flames....  There's another thread on that.