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Post by M4Madness on Jan 4, 2011 19:19:56 GMT -5
First, and foremost, this is not a bashing thread, and I am asking that everyone remain civil in their responses. For those of you who either hunt with crossbows or hope to if the new regulations are adopted: Why do you prefer a crossbow over a regular bow (compound/recurve/longbow)? I use a compound bow, and was just curious about the fascination with crossbows. Thanks.
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Post by shooterbuck on Jan 4, 2011 19:23:42 GMT -5
First, and foremost, this is not a bashing thread, and I am asking that everyone remain civil in their responses. For those of you who either hunt with crossbows or hope to if the new regulations are adopted: Why do you prefer a crossbow over a regular bow (compound/recurve/longbow)? I use a compound bow, and was just curious about the fascination with crossbows. Thanks. Comfort in shooting and less human error as in target panic and bad form is just 3 of many reasons. |
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Post by swilk on Jan 4, 2011 19:27:04 GMT -5
My father is not one to get on forums such as these ..... but I can answer the question for him.
He hunts with a crossbow because he is not physically able to hunt with a compound or recurve. He hasnt really hunted with it much and has never even shot at a deer .... I think he plans to hunt with it more next year.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 4, 2011 19:42:05 GMT -5
I'm excited about it mainly because with the way my eyesight is going, I will feel more confident with a scoped crossbow. I can still shoot a bow, but not nearly as accurate as I once could, and that hurts my confidence.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2011 19:43:56 GMT -5
Lots of different reason why hunters will choose a xbow to hunt with, if allowed. Could be just that they want to use a weapon that they haven't used before....same as someone might choose to take a handgun out instead of a long gun. Not because it's easy or because it's harder, just because they can. Not allowing someone to use a certain weapon, be it any weapon is a barrier. If a game agency wants to increase opertunity (and a chance to increase a harvest) then they must find ways to remove barriers. Seems that this is what they have done. Imagine that one of the stakeholders is now taking credit for it. And he's also asking that any centerfire rifle be allowed from .243 on up. I say why not? Might as well remove all the barriers in one swoop. After all, it was a stakeholder who suggested it.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 4, 2011 19:47:55 GMT -5
First, and foremost, this is not a bashing thread, and I am asking that everyone remain civil in their responses. For those of you who either hunt with crossbows or hope to if the new regulations are adopted: Why do you prefer a crossbow over a regular bow (compound/recurve/longbow)? I use a compound bow, and was just curious about the fascination with crossbows. Thanks. Just another hunting tool to me. I've killed deer with recurves, compounds (2, 4 and 6 wheels), crossbows (recurve and compound), side hammer MZs, inline MZs , smooth bore shotguns, rifled slug guns, a Ruger .44 mag carbine and a '99 Toyota 4Runner. I could not pull back a hunting weight compound if my life depended on it. If I was not shoulder physically challenged, and the state allowed it, I would still hunt with my crossbow whenever I felt like. Most times I would use a compound. Lots of folks up in Canada use their vertical bows in the early part of the seson and switch to crossbows in the cold weather. Crossbows are no better nor worse than compounds..just another means to hunt deer, turkeys , whatever.. Different strokes for different folsk.. |
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Post by thecommissioner on Jan 4, 2011 20:48:02 GMT -5
I've never hunted with a bow. Never owned one. But now that the DNR is going to allow crossbows to substitute for traditional archery tackle, I just might buy one if I can find one I can afford. I think it would be easier for someone at my age to become proficient with a crossbow faster than with a long bow given that I am used to shouldering firearms.
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Post by deweydutchmen on Jan 4, 2011 20:53:00 GMT -5
I think its mostly because their too lazy to learn how to shoot a compound. Except for the guys that are physically challenged.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 4, 2011 20:59:41 GMT -5
How's the fishing going Dewey? Getting any bites? I'm guessing you didn't read the very first sentence in this thread..."First, and foremost, this is not a bashing thread, and I am asking that everyone remain civil in their responses."
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Post by deweydutchmen on Jan 4, 2011 21:01:40 GMT -5
haven't been out on the ice yet. Hopefully this week I will get out to my secret spot and get me a couple meals of gills!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2011 21:02:47 GMT -5
I think its mostly because their too lazy to learn how to shoot a compound. Except for the guys that are physically challenged. I know a few guys that are lazy and physically challenged and mentally challenged enough to shoot a xbow and they can also shoot a compound bow better than you can. Want to bet? |
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Post by Decatur on Jan 4, 2011 21:03:39 GMT -5
How do you troll thru the ice?
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Post by whiteoak on Jan 4, 2011 21:04:24 GMT -5
I actually will still be using my Switchback during archery. I'm thrilled that I do have a choice now though. When the temp get down to around 10 degrees my X bow will come out. I am by far more accurate as of now with my vertical bow, especially in warmer weather, but I did have a blast in this years late season with my new Wicked Ridge Invader. It kept me in the Woods until Jan 2
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Post by firstwd on Jan 4, 2011 21:05:45 GMT -5
I think its mostly because their too lazy to learn how to shoot a compound. Except for the guys that are physically challenged. Life looks so much different once you've removed your filters. My daughter is not physically capable of shooting a hunting weight vertical bow. She has shot and feel completely in love with crossbows. If this rule passes, she will be hunting more. Bringing more participants into the hunting world is reason enough for me to fully support this rule. |
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Post by Decatur on Jan 4, 2011 21:07:57 GMT -5
Hey Whiteoak, is that Invader pretty loud? That's the one I've been doing the most research on.
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Post by swilk on Jan 4, 2011 21:10:27 GMT -5
Loud compared to what? I dont know that any xbow will be as quiet as a typical compound.
Not even close. Just the nature of the beast.
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Post by whiteoak on Jan 4, 2011 21:12:47 GMT -5
I think its mostly because their too lazy to learn how to shoot a compound. Except for the guys that are physically challenged. To lazy to learn to shoot a compound. HAHA. With all the gadgets and gizmos out today I can have a chimp shooting groups with a vertical bow in 20 minutes. When you start using a 50 lbs vintage Bear Kodiak and cedar arrows with hand cut barred turkey feathers with a shooting glove as your only accessory, you have no idea the true meaning of the sport of archery and what lazy means in terms of a skilled archer. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 4, 2011 21:13:46 GMT -5
Loud compared to what? I dont know that any xbow will be as quiet as a typical compound. Not even close. Just the nature of the beast. Yep... Last noise the deer will ever hear...except maybe a WAHOOO from the hunter.  |
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Post by deweydutchmen on Jan 4, 2011 21:18:52 GMT -5
How do you troll thru the ice? Cut a BIG hole!!! |
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Post by swilk on Jan 4, 2011 21:20:04 GMT -5
Dont forget the custom made "CAUTION: Idiot at work" sign.
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