Shameful situation in NE

[toehead]

get the book TIMELESS BOWHUNTING by Damnit, I think by Roy S. Marlow...can't remember....
anyway there are studies in the book comparing expert compound shooters to first time crossbow shooters, crossbow shooters clearly more accurate than experienced compound shooters.

[JCJ]

"Moreover, here in NY, we do share the woods with small game hunters, and upland bird hunters before the firearms season."

Another way to look at is that small game and upland bird hunters have "shared" their woods with bowhunters since small game and upland bird seasons were established long before the first archery seasons.

[Bonebuster]

The inclusion of crossguns in archery season is indeed all about money.

When money management becomes more important than wildlife management it won`t take long for it to show it`s effects.

[bowslinger]

The worst part about Nebraska's move, is that bowhunting groups were down-right lied to.  The sense of betrayal is the most frustrating aspect to accept.  Why do the SOBs tell us they want our opinion and want to work with local hunting and conservation groups, then lie to our faces about inclusion and decision making.  The cross-bow will not impact how I hunt.  It likely will not affect my success rate either.  But it is frustrating to be lied to.

I do not begrudge people for hunting with a cross-bow.  If it is as efficient at killing as archery gear, have at it.  I still hunt deer with high-powered rifle during rifle season and enjoy it.  Does that make me morally corrupt.  Hell No!!

The way cross-bows were legalized for the entire bowhunting season was a surprise that occurred with minimal if any public input.  And after the deed was done, we didn't even get an "I love you".

Jerks!