The year crossbows were legalized in Ohio.
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The year crossbows were legalized in Ohio.
When did crossbows become legal in Ohio for deer hunting. I think I started using one about 1980. Anyone know for sure. Thanks.
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Ohio first allowed crossbows in archery season in 1976. That year, the season ran from October 8 through January 22. From a total deer harvest (all weapons) of 23,431, the conventional bow harvest accounted for 1,638 while the crossbow harvest accounted for only 27. In '76, Ohio issued 138,946 hunting permits and allowed deer hunting in 68 of its 88 counties. The ratio of deer-harvested-to permits sold ratio was 1:5.9 (one deer harvested for every 5.9 permits sold).
Ohio first allowed crossbows in archery season in 1976. That year, the season ran from October 8 through January 22. From a total deer harvest (all weapons) of 23,431, the conventional bow harvest accounted for 1,638 while the crossbow harvest accounted for only 27. In '76, Ohio issued 138,946 hunting permits and allowed deer hunting in 68 of its 88 counties. The ratio of deer-harvested-to permits sold ratio was 1:5.9 (one deer harvested for every 5.9 permits sold).
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And for when the antis tell you that crosbow will "decimate the herd" and "shorten the season" you can show them this..
Ohio first allowed crossbows in archery season in 1976. That year, the season ran from October 8 through January 22. From a total deer harvest (all weapons) of 23,431, the conventional bow harvest accounted for 1,638 while the crossbow harvest accounted for only 27. In ’76, Ohio issued 138,946 hunting permits and allowed deer hunting in 68 of its 88 counties. The ratio of deer-harvested-to permits sold ratio was 1:5.9 (one deer harvested for every 5.9 permits sold).
By 1994, the season grew two weeks, running from October 1 through January 31. Compared to ’76, the total deer harvest grew 725% to 170,527. The conventional bow harvest ballooned 800% to 13,107 while the crossbow harvest exploded to 16,283. Hunting permits sold were up 277% to 385,068, and all 88 counties were open for deer hunting. The deer-harvested-to-permits sold ratio improved to 1:2.8 (one deer harvested for every 2.8 permits sold).
Ohio first allowed crossbows in archery season in 1976. That year, the season ran from October 8 through January 22. From a total deer harvest (all weapons) of 23,431, the conventional bow harvest accounted for 1,638 while the crossbow harvest accounted for only 27. In ’76, Ohio issued 138,946 hunting permits and allowed deer hunting in 68 of its 88 counties. The ratio of deer-harvested-to permits sold ratio was 1:5.9 (one deer harvested for every 5.9 permits sold).
By 1994, the season grew two weeks, running from October 1 through January 31. Compared to ’76, the total deer harvest grew 725% to 170,527. The conventional bow harvest ballooned 800% to 13,107 while the crossbow harvest exploded to 16,283. Hunting permits sold were up 277% to 385,068, and all 88 counties were open for deer hunting. The deer-harvested-to-permits sold ratio improved to 1:2.8 (one deer harvested for every 2.8 permits sold).
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A point of interest might be that Arkansas legalized the crossbow for all hunters in 1973, three years before Ohio followed suit.
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Glenwood, MN 56334
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.horizontalbowhunter.com
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