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<blockquote data-quote="KDM" data-source="post: 148768" data-attributes="member: 314"><p>The more I think about it, the less I like this idea.&nbsp; We already have a system in place that would allow someone unable to use vertical archery equipment, regardless of age, to get a permit for a crossbow that's really pretty simple.&nbsp; Get a doc to write you a note detailing your condition that prevents you from using vertical equipment, fill out the form from the G&amp;F, and send it in.&nbsp; Simple!!&nbsp; I'm all for getting as many folks out into the field as possible, but there REALLY isn't a need for this bill.&nbsp; This bill would essentially give people too lazy or unwilling for some reason, to use the system we have right now, a pass.&nbsp; If archery hunting isn't important enough to you to take the few simple steps to get a crossbow permit, I'm NOT sure having those types of folks in the field would be a benefit.&nbsp; Unmotivated hunters oftentimes take short cuts or don't follow rules very well and could strain relations within the sporting community.&nbsp; However, when these things come up, I tend to think it's not about helping people out, it's about money unfortunately.&nbsp; In that light, it kind of looks to me that with the reduction in rifle tags and the corresponding reduction in tax revenue for ammo and other gear sales, the money flow might be a bit slimmer and they are looking for a way to boost it.&nbsp; Increasing participation in OTC archery hunting by both R and NR's is an easy, unassuming way to quietly boost revenues.&nbsp; Maybe not, but I can see why there is push back from some folks.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="KDM, post: 148768, member: 314"] The more I think about it, the less I like this idea. We already have a system in place that would allow someone unable to use vertical archery equipment, regardless of age, to get a permit for a crossbow that's really pretty simple. Get a doc to write you a note detailing your condition that prevents you from using vertical equipment, fill out the form from the G&F, and send it in. Simple!! I'm all for getting as many folks out into the field as possible, but there REALLY isn't a need for this bill. This bill would essentially give people too lazy or unwilling for some reason, to use the system we have right now, a pass. If archery hunting isn't important enough to you to take the few simple steps to get a crossbow permit, I'm NOT sure having those types of folks in the field would be a benefit. Unmotivated hunters oftentimes take short cuts or don't follow rules very well and could strain relations within the sporting community. However, when these things come up, I tend to think it's not about helping people out, it's about money unfortunately. In that light, it kind of looks to me that with the reduction in rifle tags and the corresponding reduction in tax revenue for ammo and other gear sales, the money flow might be a bit slimmer and they are looking for a way to boost it. Increasing participation in OTC archery hunting by both R and NR's is an easy, unassuming way to quietly boost revenues. Maybe not, but I can see why there is push back from some folks. [/QUOTE]

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