Dedicated Crossbow Hunters
Any of the dedicated crossbow guys (permit or not) still using them for November-December?
I am planning on sticking out this whole season with the bow, might take a muzzle loader into Camp Wainwright (primitive season draw)....but I would have to borrow one from a buddy. Otherwise it will be bow there for that draw too. Just curious how many strictly crossbow guys are out there? LC |
I'm a meat hunter and given the choice between a rifle and a crossbow guess which one I'm choosing. :sHa_sarcasticlol:
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A die hard group
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I would but spent all my hunting cash on gas...put the bow away, took out the old rifle...gotta sell a few rifles and maybe buy a cross bow but that's like cheating on my old Jennings bow:(
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You betcha! But not exactly. Already put one down with my .308.
Just picked up some mechanicals for my newest Excalibur (Axiom kit on clearance at Crappy Tire)Been using the 150gr Boltcutters since day 1 for my Equinox. Now the 100gr X-act mech's. Why am I using a crossbow? Because I can. If I were to say because of the challenge other member(s) would label me as that guy so I've experienced. On in between days I'll try my 12g slug gun. Good luck to all and shoot straight! |
Why wouldn't all crossbow guys do it? I read it right here on AO that they are more effective than rifles, are a trespassers dream due to no noise, can be shot out the windows of vehicles and are so easy to use a 4 year old is proficient out to the next time zone.
Maybe take a guess why nobody is responding.... |
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I will use my xbow once I have all my novices tagged out. I have five first timers to try and put on shootable does and little time to exercise the patience to wait for a WT doe to walk by for myself. And on closing day, if the tag is still empty, 270 WSM. I am not as hardcore as LC but I understand why it has some much appeal. To be blunt, the xbow is a serious challenge and therefore, more fun. |
I am just surprised for as many guys who own crossbows and lobby to use them, not many seem to go after it? As I type this from under a spruce tree in an open rifle WMU with my compound in my hand....am I silly for using a bow right now? I have quite a few perfectly good rifles at home. At this stage in my hunting I am all about the method/experience end of things. I just figured we would see more guys/gals who enjoy X-bows to use them?
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Awesome. Here's hoping. Next picture....
But it's near closing time here right now. Sent from my STH100-1 using Tapatalk |
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Move up to an X-Bow and see how it goes ! |
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If there comes a time where I cannot draw a bow to a legal hunting draw weight, then likely I will try to get a permit to use a crossbow. Until then I'll stick with the bow. LC |
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On a side note: 2 tours and a shoulder each were the victims. At best I can draw my 60lb Bowtech Carbon Icon (the lightweight puts less stress on arms and shoulders at least it feels that way) which replaced a Hoyt and a Mathews. |
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Enjoyed the pic of your view LC... I'll have to hunt vicariously through you today! :) |
I'm heading out with a crossbow on Thursday. I'm getting an ultrasound done on my shoulder tomorrow. My Dr thinks I tore a muscle years ago and it never healed properly. But if that's not the case, I'll be in Physio trying to get my rotator cuff in decent shape and will be buying a bow. For me it's more about being in the field. Of course I want to take some game, and already have a meat doe in the freezer with my rifle. But I just love being out there. And if I can't get this shoulder working right, I'll take the handi capped sticker and will be out with my crossbow. :) I'm also a new Hunter when it comes to big game atleast. So big learning curve ahead either way.
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Good luck to ya either way. |
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like I said, I just want to be out there. Always been an avid hiker, outdoorsy guy. But the hunting bug really hit me last year. |
kman, your injury/disability has to be permanent/non-repairable in order to get a crossbow permit. You have to get your Doctor to fill out the forms attesting to your injury being permanent. If it can be repaired with surgery you won't get it.
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Mods please move this thread into the general hunting category!...
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Here is a buddy of mines deer shot on Sunday in a general zone.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/...psxczgcuta.jpg |
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Also know people who worked hard at rehab and went back to the bow too.:) Best thing to happen is Alberta recognizes the crossbow as a bow and puts it in all archery seasons then we will not have this bs doctors notes etc. Time will tell... |
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You mean the worst thing..... An Aaaannnnddddd. We're off! |
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