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Yup. Got the same email and had the same question.I got the GOAL email but there was no description?
I saw that, but I still don’t get it.
I think it is more of a fish & game law. I believe the minimum peak draw weight for a bow used on turkey and deer in MA is 40 lbs. There is a minimum blade size for the broadhead arrows used for these two species as well.I saw that, but I still don’t get it.
My point was that I didn’t understand the point of the proposed legislation. Now that it has been explained — that it would enable bow hunters to use crossbows without special permission — I understand and support it.I think it is more of a fish & game law. I believe the minimum peak draw weight for a bow used on turkey and deer in MA is 40 lbs. There is a minimum blade size for the broadhead arrows used for these two species as well.
Called and left message requesting support from Rep. Jon Zlotnik.
Well that would be nice .
I really can't pull a compound bow correctly , but technically don't qualify for a disabled permit.
I would have 5 or 6 years ago, but fish and game sent out a nastygram to the doctors saying that if they felt the person didn't meet their standards for "Disabled" they would go after the doctor who wrote it.
Scared a lot of them off from writing the letter, including mine.
Most other states that allow it , if not for all around use, let anyone over 50 .
If I recall correctly , it's been tanked in part by some archery hunters .
Bow fudds basically,
Crossbows not real archery derp
6/13/2019 | House | Reported from the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture |
6/13/2019 | House | New draft of H846 |
6/13/2019 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
I guess if you get a note from a doctor that you can use a crossbow because of shoulder "disability", you can NEVER GO BACK to hunting with a regular bow again right now.
Is this true? Where does it say that?
Crazy. Never knew that. ThanksOn the application.
Apply for a crossbow permit
If you have a permanent disability and want to hunt with a crossbow, you can apply for a permit. This is a permanent permit – you will never be able to switch back to conventional archery equipment.
Apply for a crossbow permit