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Originally Posted by KegRiver
Rules and regulations change every year.
So although we must follow the regulations I see nothing wrong with requesting changes to those regulations.
As for definitions, the regulations do not define what is Archery equipment and what is not. Clearly a Crossbow is archery equipment.
What the regs do define is what is permitted archery equipment and what is not. Which is of course subject to change.
So Crossbows can become approved for use during archery season if there is enough demand for such a change.
Numbers talk. If enough people want it, it will happen.
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This taken from the regs explains it perfectly.....
Persons hunting big game must use an authorized bow and an authorized arrow. An authorized bow is one that is held, drawn and released by muscular power and has a draw weight of not less than 18 kg (40 lb.)
....key phrase: HELD, DRAWN AND RELEASED BY MUSCULAR POWER.
A crossbow does not meet the requirement above....therefore not considered "archery equipment".....keep in mind regulations are not written in a fashion that they need to be "read into" to be understood.
LC