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Originally Posted by sheephunter
Guessing it's the most contentious issue right now but hopefully there's more opportunity for input on other issues.
Here's the question as it appears on the survey
ASRD Fish and Wildlife is consulting Alberta hunters regarding allowing the use of cross-bows during archery-only seasons.
Cross-bows can be used to hunt big game during primitive weapon and rifle hunting seasons but not during archery-only seasons. If cross-bows were permitted during archery-only seasons, it is predicted that this would add hunters to those seasons and, in turn, result in an increased harvest. Depending on the increase in harvest, additional species (i.e. moose and mule deer) and areas may be placed on draw for archery hunting where a special licence had not previously been required.
Do you support allowing the use of cross-bows during archery-only hunting seasons?
Yes
No
Neutral
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Thanks for posting that.
I still have to think that moving a general season to a draw reduces hunter opportunity, and that is bad for hunting and hunters. And as I mentioned I only rifle hunt.