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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Titan-1 on August 25, 2009, 07:14:38 PM

Title: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Titan-1 on August 25, 2009, 07:14:38 PM: Jerrod Lile from Trophy Taker asked me to post this, it is the response from the WDFW regarding the Shuttle T and the Terminal T broadheads being LEGAL in the state of Washington. As I said before, everyone has there own opinion about broadheads but now at least you know that the Shuttle T & Terminal T ARE LEGAL and you can use them if you so choose. :IBCOOL:

   State of Washington
   DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

   Mailing Address: 600 Capitol Way N • Olympia, WA 98501-1091 • (360) 902-2200, TDD (360) 902-2207
   Main Office Location: Natural Resources Building • 1111 Washington Street SE • Olympia, WA

August 25, 2009

Jerrod Lile
Trophy Taker, Inc
Montana

Dear Jerrod:

Thank you for inquiring about the legality of your Shuttle T-Lock and Terminal T-Lock broadheads for hunting big game in Washington State.

The broadhead rules adopted by our state’s fish and wildlife commission require a cutting diameter no less than seven-eighths inch wide, a blade completely closed at the back end of the blade by a smooth, unbroken surface starting at the maximum blade width forming a smooth line toward the feather end of the shaft, and such line not angling towards the point. Based on the pictures you provided it appears that your broadheads meet all of our described criteria.

Please feel free to share a copy of this letter with your vendors and anybody else who may have questions about the legality of these broadheads for hunting big game in Washington State.

Sincerely,

Mik Mikitik
Hunter Education Division

cc:   Lt. Crown
   Sgt. Anderson
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Turkeyman on August 25, 2009, 07:26:59 PM: Looks like we will be legal and shooting the best broad head out there. :IBCOOL: :twocents:
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Titan-1 on August 25, 2009, 07:37:47 PM: :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: I love that word,,, Legal.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Wayne1 on August 25, 2009, 07:40:04 PM: Now maybe who ever it was.. can't remember who it was now... will leave the Addicted guy's outta the mix :)
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: KillBilly on August 25, 2009, 08:20:43 PM: I want to congratulate Jerrod and Trophy Taker for gaining approval from the state of washington. Although it is contrary to what enforcement told me earlier this year, I am still happy for all that it is resolved.

If apologies are felt necessary, then you have mine. Keep in mind that my position was to prevent anyone from getting in trouble. I have never had any issues with Trophy Taker as a company.

Good luck to all no matter which broadhead you use.

Al
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Titan-1 on August 25, 2009, 08:22:24 PM: Well said Al, Just glad it's all cleared up now. See you soon.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: JBar on August 26, 2009, 05:04:16 AM: Glad to see that this all got cleared up, thanks Titan for going the extra step and thanks KB for trying to look out for others! Now lets get back to getting ready for 9-1.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Titan-1 on August 26, 2009, 06:04:56 AM: :yeah: Sounds good to me! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Matt on August 26, 2009, 08:29:30 AM: Why was there any question to it's legality? Seems pretty straight forward and you look at the BH it does meet it all. I used them last year.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: CJ-5 on August 26, 2009, 09:19:54 PM: Yeah Matt i was kind of wondering the same thing?
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Titan-1 on August 27, 2009, 06:12:49 AM: Quote
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There is a whole thread as to why that occurred having to do with the back of the broadhead sloping towards the feathered end of the arrow. Easy to misinterpret. The Shuttle Ts (and the Strikers) have a slight slope toward the back of the arrow, making them legal. You actually have to take the blade out and put it against something that is a right angle to see it. They are like 88 or 89 degrees instead of 90 degrees.

Check out:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,30334.0.html (it’s long, read through and find the pertinent parts. It's fairly interesting, though.)

:yeah:
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 27, 2009, 11:01:06 AM: After I have seen Titan's video with the Elk kill I went on-line and bought my Shuttle T's since than I only practice and hunt with that Broadhead. I absolutely love it!!!!! :and its legal" :IBCOOL: Thanks again Titan...... I am ready!!!!!!! Only 11 days 11hours until I am back in the woods :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: TheHunt on August 27, 2009, 08:06:47 PM: Excellent, thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: xXx Archery on August 29, 2009, 07:01:14 AM: How come they have not shown a pic of the new Terminal T? that is the head in ? they ground the back of the blade?
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: JBar on August 29, 2009, 07:04:56 AM: XxX I actually have a pack of those, I'll check them and take a pic. Or have you already checked them? Talking with TT they are the same angle, but I'll double check anyway and post the pics.
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: xXx Archery on August 29, 2009, 03:37:46 PM: cool thanks the ones we got didnt look the sameso we sent them back?...they looked good I wish Wa would do like other states...90... then I can shoot the grizz tricks ...
Title: Re: Shuttle T (LEGAL) per WDFW
Post by: JBar on September 01, 2009, 06:19:20 PM: I've misplaced the pack I had, sorry no pic! :dunno: