Another Magazine Crossbow poll

DuckHunt · Post by **DuckHunt** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:28 pm

I'm in.

150 to 299 now.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:19 pm

Yes from here too!

Benu - I believe that in Alberta you can use xbow in regular rifle season, but not for archery season.... not yet, but hopefully someday soon!

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:36 pm

Added my yes vote, looks like crossbows are becoming more popular by the minute.

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:45 pm

We will not be on the same page until the archery season becomes traditional only.

fletch · Post by **fletch** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:11 pm

Voted yes but it is 170 yes to 307 no, not the right way as far as I am concerned.

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:12 pm

Yes I'm in.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:29 pm

why the big deal with these guys i don't get it. if it has a string and shoots an arrow its a bow in my books. if they want to hunt with compounds and recurves thats fine do it, but but its my choice to hunt with a crossbow and why should i care what someone else thinks about my choice of bow. strength in numbers i guess.

just a feed boy · Post by **just a feed boy** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:57 pm

I'm im YES

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:25 am

My vote is in

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:58 am

Moxie wrote:We will not be on the same page until the archery season becomes traditional only.

??????????? I don't understand your comment.

If you're saying compounds and crossbows belong in seperate classifications, I agree to a great degree when it comes to accuracy and ease of learning and use. But I disagree when it comes to hunting seasons. With most areas needing deer herd numbers greatly reduced and/or kept in check I think archery is the safest method. Not only safer as far as range of the weapon, but a lot less disturbing to the non-hunting community. One good way to turn non into anti is start blasting away with a firearm in their back yard.

And in my opinion - if it flings an arrow, using energy the shooter provides to be stored in the flexible limbs, it IS archery!
Limitations on equipment, such as draw weight and broadhead size/type are reasonable restrictions, but the type of bow should be the hunter's choice!

BTW - you can vote more than once, but I'm not posting instructions here. The anti-crossbow nuts read this forum too.

PM for instructions if you're interested.

bob1961 · Post by **bob1961** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:02 am

we're gaining ground....as of 1 minute ago...........bob

Yes (219 Votes, 39%)
No (341 Votes, 61%)

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korey99 · Post by **korey99** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:12 am

I'm in. Still can't understand the logic against it. It's a choice, with no difference in the end result we all want...the clean and ethical harvest of the animal. Why argue over it?

Glad I live in Ontario....Legal here, and don't see it going away.

Korey

Bill T · Post by **Bill T** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:57 pm

If you guys check you'll find that you can do multiple votes simply by going back after a short time and voting again. Now I personally wouldn't do this, but.......