Crossbow Permit

[chopper_man]

Hey all,
Got my doc's signoff and submitted my paperwork about 3 weeks ago. Forms say that they will not notify you and that you must check the portal after 10 days. I have been checking it regularly, well, in the only place I can think to check and that's to do a reprint of my current hunting license. Am I checking in the right place? Under disabilities it still says none. Also, anyone done this recently, what was turn-around time?
Thanks,
-Brian

 

[edin508]

Just keep in mind that once you decide to use a crossbow for hunting you will no longer be able to use any other bow.

 

[shootback]

I had a laminated card mailed to me after several weeks.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

I had a laminated card mailed to me after several weeks.

Same here but that was eight or ten years ago.

 

[jadek]

Have you gotten the archery stamp? Mine took about 10 days from my doctor sending it in. I hadn't bought my archery stamp yet so about 10 days later I said I better get my stamp, and when I did it stated crossbow on it. You don't get an actual permit.

 

[HuntMaine]

Just keep in mind that once you decide to use a crossbow for hunting you will no longer be able to use any other bow.

Where does it say that? I have a permit to use a crossbow and still use a bow for hunting with lower draw weight? I do this in both Maine and Mass

 

[Tweed]

Where does it say that? I have a permit to use a crossbow and still use a bow for hunting with lower draw weight? I do this in both Maine and Mass

this is in NH. I don't think it is the rule in MA or ME

 

[HuntMaine]

this is in NH. I don't think it is the rule in MA or ME

whew....thought i was screwing up...I use a low draw weight bow for turkeys around my land in maine which is easier than luggin the crossbow around.

 

[bluebanana]

Where does it say that? I have a permit to use a crossbow and still use a bow for hunting with lower draw weight? I do this in both Maine and Mass

whew....thought i was screwing up...I use a low draw weight bow for turkeys around my land in maine which is easier than luggin the crossbow around.

Have a look at the application for a MA crossbow permit. Clearly says you can't then use a bow for hunting http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/hunting-fishing-wildlife-watching/licensing/crossbow-permit-application.pdf

 

[dogdoctor]

Yeah, in Mass you are applying for a permit under the rationale that you have a PERMANENT disability. Permanent being the operative word. So they expect once you go crossbow (for whatever reason you do), you cannot go back to a regular bow again to hunt.

In terms of getting the permit, I've got a contact you can call to check your application status. He helped me coordinate the connection to my online ID and notified me when I was originally declined due to my physician forgetting to check off on permanent.


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[edin508]

Have a look at the application for a MA crossbow permit. Clearly says you can't then use a bow for hunting http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/hunting-fishing-wildlife-watching/licensing/crossbow-permit-application.pdf

Yup, here is a snipit from the permit.

"The applicant’s disability must be a permanent physical disability and as a result of that
permanent physical disability, the person cannot operate a conventional or compound bow. "

 

[chopper_man]

Yes, I do have my archery stamp. Where on the license will it mention crossbow? I would think at the disabilities, mine still says none there.

As for not being able to use a bow, not that I can, but I think that's up to interpretation. I read where it says you "cannot operate a conventional or compound bow" as the stipulation to get the permit, not as a law prohibiting you from using one. I cannot draw a strong enough bow to do an ethical kill or to hunt deer/bear/etc but as another poster mentioned I could probably draw a lower powered for turkey. Again, I think that's up for interpretation. No where have I seen a MGL that makes it unlawful to use a bow if you have a crossbow permit. If anyone knows of such a MGL, please, post it!

 

[dogdoctor]

Yes, I do have my archery stamp. Where on the license will it mention crossbow? I would think at the disabilities, mine still says none there.

Yes it will say crossbow right there.

As for not being able to use a bow, not that I can, but I think that's up to interpretation. I read where it says you "cannot operate a conventional or compound bow" as the stipulation to get the permit, not as a law prohibiting you from using one. I cannot draw a strong enough bow to do an ethical kill or to hunt deer/bear/etc but as another poster mentioned I could probably draw a lower powered for turkey. Again, I think that's up for interpretation. No where have I seen a MGL that makes it unlawful to use a bow if you have a crossbow permit. If anyone knows of such a MGL, please, post it!

Straight From The Application:
PHYSICIANS PLEASE NOTE:The law allows individuals with a permanent disability preventing them from using traditional archery equipment to apply for a lifetime permit to hunt with a crossbow. Written certification from a physician attesting to the disability will be part of the application process.
The applicant’s disability must be a permanent physical disability and as a result of that permanent physical disability, the person cannot operate a conventional or compound bow. The physician must provide a narrative in terms that a lay person can understand, as to how the permanent disability directly affects the applicant’s ability to operate a conventional or compound bow. If there is any question of the applicant meeting the criteria, the applicant is subject to a review by a medical review board at the expense of the applicant.

 

[alphawolf]

Where EXACTLY on your profile on the Masswildlife page will it say crossbow?

Thanks!

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Where EXACTLY on your profile on the Masswildlife page will it say crossbow?

Thanks!

It will be printed on your license under your weight. It will say Disabilities: Crossbow.

Log into the system and go to re-print your license. Make sure that you use the desktop view. The re-print option isn't there on portable devices.

Bob

ETA:

It will also show on the left side of the customer profile under the section titled identity records.

 

[alphawolf]

Thanks!