Post by: mr user on May 13, 2012, 08:50:47 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on May 13, 2012, 08:55:34 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 13, 2012, 08:58:54 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 14, 2012, 08:59:23 AM
Post by: et1702 on May 14, 2012, 09:09:21 AM
Just remember, if you plan to hunt in any other states, most limit it to 80% (e.g., ID, OR, AZ, NM, etc.).
ET
Post by: coachcw on May 15, 2012, 12:30:20 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on May 21, 2012, 10:43:11 AM
"SPECIAL NOTE: For the purpose of the Pope & Young Club, a bow shall be defined as a longbow, recurve bow or a
compound bow that is hand-held and hand-drawn, and that has no mechanical device to enable the hunter to lock the bow at
full or partial draw. Other than energy stored by the drawn bow, no device to propel the arrow will be permitted. A letoff
exceeding sixty-five (65) percent on a compound bow, using the AMO standard method of measuring letoff, will be listed with
an asterisk."
Post by: Bob33 on May 21, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=232-12-054
Post by: popeshawnpaul on May 24, 2012, 09:10:13 AM
There still is for "true" Pope and Young. 65% limit to avoid an asterisk.
"SPECIAL NOTE: For the purpose of the Pope & Young Club, a bow shall be defined as a longbow, recurve bow or a
compound bow that is hand-held and hand-drawn, and that has no mechanical device to enable the hunter to lock the bow at
full or partial draw. Other than energy stored by the drawn bow, no device to propel the arrow will be permitted. A letoff
exceeding sixty-five (65) percent on a compound bow, using the AMO standard method of measuring letoff, will be listed with
an asterisk."
I've always found this funny. Basically, if you use a compound bow you get an asterisk. (almost all bows are more than 65% letoff) Maybe we should have 2 asterisks if you use a lighted nock, and three if you use an expandable broadhead? Maybe a colored asterisk if you use a fiber optic sight and two colored asterisks if you use a lazer rangefinder. :P I guess the asterisk denotes you killed a good animal, but didn't have the skill to do it with traditional gear. They are a good records/scoring club but I have found this decision and others amusing.
I have a really good letter from M.R. James on this decision (if I can find it I'll post it), essentially stating they should have done it sooner because their scoring of trophies would have been incomplete if most of the entries were shot with more than 65% letoff. Insightful and still relevant to other and current issues.