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Post by davewolf on Sept 2, 2009 7:55:21 GMT -5
It's been a real mess here in Pa. The Summary Booklets are already printed and the disabled permits returned to the applicants stating; "no need for one, x-bows are legal statewide, throughout the entire season.
Seems that the board of commissioners, will end in a split vote. Four for a two-week season, and 4 for a all inclusive archery season. Because the latest version--two-weeks--means it needs to go to the Attorney General's office and then Published in the PA Bulleting, "if' the commissioners vote on a two-week on season, it would not go into effect until archery season begins.
Stay-tuned for updates!
Have a great day!
Dave
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Post by davewolf on Sept 3, 2009 17:05:22 GMT -5
CROSSBOWS TO BE LEGAL FOR 2009-10 ARCHERY DEER AND BEAR SEASONS
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today voted down a proposal that would have placed restrictions on crossbow use for the 2009-10 seasons. The 4-4 tie vote is not sufficient to give the proposed rulemaking the final adoption needed, so the previously approved regulations governing the use of crossbows for the 2009-10 seasons – as outlined in the 2009-10 Digest – will remain in effect.
On July 9, by a vote of 4-3, the Board gave preliminary approval to regulatory changes to restrict the use of crossbows for the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Following the July 9th vote, the proposed rule-making was reviewed by the state Office of Attorney General and published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Aug. 22.
Those voting today in favor of the proposal were Game Commissioner Ron Weaner, who requested that the proposal be placed on the July meeting agenda; as well as Game Commissioners Tom Boop, David Schreffler and Jay Delaney. Those voting today against the proposal were Game Commissioners Greg Isabella, David Putnam, Robert Schlemmer and Ralph Martone.
Based on today’s action, crossbows may be used by hunters participating in the archery deer and archery bear seasons for the 2009-10 seasons, as well as turkey seasons and the two-week firearms deer seasons.
Under the regulations, a crossbow must have a minimum drawn weight of at least 125 pounds, and a bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inches with at least two cutting edges on the same plane throughout the length of the cutting surface, and shall not exceed three inches in length.
Hunters participating in the October muzzleloader antlerless deer season or late flintlock muzzleloader season are not permitted to use the crossbow in place of their muzzleloader. Hunters participating in the overlapping archery deer seasons may use a crossbow.
A sunset date for this expanded crossbow use will require a future Board to vote on the measure again before June 30, 2012.
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Post by mike3132 on Sept 3, 2009 20:44:40 GMT -5
I wish all states would wake up and make them legal for all archery season. With the liberal bag limits of most states who cares what one kills his deer with. Mike
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Post by sw on Sept 4, 2009 8:33:03 GMT -5
I wish all states would wake up and make them legal for all archery season. With the liberal bag limits of most states who cares what one kills his deer with. Mike Mike, I agree. As a truly dedicated "bow hunter" who hunted both firearm and bow season with a vertical bow(normally long or recurve) exclusively for 42 years(1957-1999), and now uses a recurve and x-bow AND smokeless MLer(2-4 days a year), I significantly disrespect those "bow hunters"(normally a compound, adorned with sights and other options which contribute to extremely flat shooting, etc) who seem to believe they hunt the "only" acceptable way AND demand that others hunt the same way. If A person wants to limit him/herself or rather just enjoy a particular way of hunting, that's fine as long as it isn't imposed on others. Not everyone has the time or physical ability, to be able to use a v-bow adequately. I do, but will not impose that on others. LONG LIVE X-BOWS AND SMOKELESS MLERS! I'll still be in the woods with my recurve much of the time but will be happy for the x-bow hunter also in the woods(as long as he is not in "my" woods  . Sometimes, I'll be that x-bow hunter thanks to the wisdom of the AR G&F Comm. |
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Post by davewolf on Sept 4, 2009 22:08:49 GMT -5
Oh, we have a lot of upset bow hunters here in PA, who are not happy with the decision. I just bought a 10-point and hope to be shooting it this weekend.
But, there is that hardcore bunch of nasties...and you might note Pope & Young doesn't recognize x-bow trophies. I'm just starting to get mine where I want it...but I plan on practicing all month.
Happy the Commission here saw fit to pass it.
Have a great day!
Dave
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. Sometimes, I'll be that x-bow hunter thanks to the wisdom of the AR G&F Comm.