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Post by JohnSmiles on Apr 11, 2007 22:31:05 GMT -5
I think if you just let Seniors use Crossbows, you should let seniors use ATV's to retrieve their animal. . . . is there currently something illegal in using an ATV to retrieve your deer?
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Post by lugnutz on Apr 11, 2007 22:32:12 GMT -5
yeah, try it at any Public hunting area!
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Post by JohnSmiles on Apr 11, 2007 22:36:37 GMT -5
yeah, try it at any Public hunting area! Oh, on public ground you mean. I have not hunted public for years. Had me worried a second. My brother keeps his 4 wheeler on his truck 24/7 during deer season. He had a triple bypass a few years back and can NOT over exert himself. His doctor said climbing up into a stand is more than he advises, but he is much like me. If it goes that way, so be it.
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Post by Russ Koon on Apr 12, 2007 1:50:31 GMT -5
Woody, you were right, it was the Zaft buck I was thinking of.
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Post by cambygsp on Apr 12, 2007 3:30:18 GMT -5
Lets recap.
The issue at hand is, should the state allow senior deer hunters unrestricted use of crossbows.
So far, after a couple of days up, 29 folks have cast a vote, only 3 people have voted no!
Almost 90% of the folks who voted are in favor of relaxing crossbow restrictions for senior deer hunters.
Now, please keep in mind, the way the law is written in Indiana, "ageing" in NOT considered a handicap, so for those of you who think that a senior deer hunter can get the permit automatic, it's not true! Your doctor can not say ;
"Mr. Jones does not have a specific handicap, but at the age of 69 he just don't have the strength to pull a legal hunting weight bow"
This statement from a doctor will NOT qualify Mr. Jones for a crossbow permit. One, no matter their age MUST have a specific handicap and our law says "ageing" is NOT a handicap.
I have also seen some folks here compare this issue to legalizing high power rifles or baiting deer. Those are seperate issues, and to a certian point, we allow both already in Indiana. A high power rifle is already legal as long as the barrell length don't exceed a certian amount of inches. Baiting??....yep....as long as you "grow the bait" it's perfectly legal! Some of these mixtures that you plant will attract more deer than a salt block, or buckets of grain!
I have never understood why a fella who plants several acre of "buck oats" and hunts over them is against "baiting" Or a fella who shoots a 30-06 contender is against the use of high power rifles!
We have about 10 pages of discussion here and I have yet to read one post where anyone made any sort of realistic point on why crossbows should not be allowed for our senior deer hunters!
Thanks for partisapating!
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 12, 2007 11:18:21 GMT -5
We have about 10 pages of discussion here and I have yet to read one post where anyone made any sort of realistic point on why crossbows should not be allowed for our senior deer hunters! I totally agree. h.h.
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Post by indianahick on Apr 12, 2007 13:50:45 GMT -5
Ummm 15 years ago we did have bows more than capable of reaching the speeds and hitting power that you now describe. There were many archer shooting pencil thin arrows using overdraws to shorten arrow length and having bows cranked up to 75 or 80 lbs. The only difference was that the amount of let down was maybe 50% when you can get 75-90% now. And what is exactly wrong with wanting those that may switch to a crossbow in the woods and continuing in a wonderful lifestyle? I do not use one and do not plan on using one. I am currently on the 4th bow of my hunting lifestyle, which started in 1970 with a Ben Pearson Colt 45.
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Post by indianahick on Apr 12, 2007 13:52:49 GMT -5
I agree 100% on the use of ATV's for older persons too. Lot less strain on hearts and body's.
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Post by swilk on Apr 12, 2007 14:04:49 GMT -5
To heck with just older people. atv's are the best thing since sliced bread for everyone.
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Post by shootsa410 on Apr 13, 2007 5:09:32 GMT -5
Back when the compound bows came out there was much resentment by many bow hunters to not allow them. That was also before a computer in every household so most of the discussion was at the local bow shops. Now many years later I see it as a great all around benefit to the sport and economy in legalizing the use of the compounds for hunting. Could it be the same for the crossbows? If, or I should say when because I do believe sometime in the future they will be approved for all seasons, and if I'm still around and capable to hunt with one I'll definitely be using one.
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