Realtree Forums

Hunting Forum

Welcome to the hunting forum. Participate in member hunting forums, member blogs, and hunting pro blogs. The hunting forum is also the place to see Team Realtree photos and add your own photos.

We hope you’ll visit often! Why not bookmark this hunting forum page right now and share the link with a friend!

Hunting Forum | Realtree ® - Powered by vBulletin
Sign in with

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 41
  1. #1
    Tink's Avatar
    Tink is offline 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Camp Verde, Texas
    Posts
    1,000

    Default New Jersey approved Crossbow for Bow season & Sunday Hunting on Pvt lands

    NJ Has approved the crossbow for hunting during bow season by anyone with an archery tag and Sunday bowhunting on private lands.

    FYI I Live in Texas and never hunted NJ FYI ONLY


    XBow must be 75# and be 25 inches long


    Texas also legalized the Xbow with no restriction for archery season hunting.
    Developer & Trade Mark Owner of Tink's Hunting Lures & Products
    Business partner relationship with Realtree since Day One.
    Co-Founder of NBEP/IBEP with Bill Wadsworth, 50 year member of NFAA, Life Member NRA, CBA.
    Bowhunters of Alabama,Lone Star Bowhunters Assn, IPHA, PHASA,
    Retired African Professional Hunter & Hunting Outfitter in Africa until 1999.
    Film maker & Movie Producer, Co- Host of a new TV Series
    Exec Director & Founder, Operation Bows and Heroes. http://operationbowsandheroes.com/
    Founder, Salerno Archery Club, Fire Base Salerno, 101st Airborne Div,
    Task Force Currahee, Khost Province, Afghanistan

  2. #2
    Tominator's Avatar
    Tominator is online now Administrator
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Sunbury, Ohio
    Posts
    47,397

    Default

    Take it away Doc!

    Don't cry because it's over, smile because you were there.

  3. #3
    Ohiobucks's Avatar
    Ohiobucks is offline Monster Buck
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Mt. Vernon, Ohio
    Posts
    10,441

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tominator View Post
    take it away doc!

    :d
    +1


  4. #4
    wtnhunt's Avatar
    wtnhunt is offline Administrator
    Join Date
    Sep 2000
    Location
    West Tennessee
    Posts
    59,534
    Blog Entries
    11

    Default

    LOL. Here we go again huh.

    Tennessee changed our regs on crossbows probably 5 years ago, they have been allowed to be used during the archery season since then. Used to be crossbows were allowed during archery only for hunters with physical disabilities, any hunter without physical disabilities could only use them outside of archery season which put crossbow use during the ml and gun seasons. Since the change I am sure a lot of crossbows have been sold, however I have not seen where there has been any significant changes in harvest numbers or in numbers of folks putting down their compounds to swap over to crossbows.
    wtnhunt

  5. #5
    Doc
    Doc is offline Monster Buck
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Western NYS
    Posts
    3,018

    Default

    I don't care what N.J. does. They have my complete sympathy with their anti-hunting governor and legislature and their spineless game management people but just like we here in NY, they get exactly what they voted for and have to live with whatever consequences that result. Unfortunately, we have our hands full just keeping things under control in our own state without worrying about how other states are screwing up their stuff. I can only wish them good luck.

    Doc

  6. #6
    jesse8953's Avatar
    jesse8953 is online now 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    ohio
    Posts
    1,382

    Default

    It has been legal in ohio for lots of years and deer populations has not went down.Some may say x-bows are not primative enough for bow season but neither is a compound that shoots almost 400fps.If that is the case then only long bows should be allowed. I don't know any x-bow shooters that would shoot over 35 yards but know lots of bow shooters that would take a 45 or 50 yard shot because there bow is quiet and fast enough.That's o.k. with me but kind of close minded imo. Crossbow hunters have to scout,put plots out,get up in the cold mournings and spend long hours in a stand just like the other bow hunters out there.If it keeps my step son out of trouble and away from drugs and thugs then let them have a x-bow to hunt with.I would rather see him in a woods than on the streets.Not everyone can buy a new bow that is $800+.I think the only question asked is can a x-bow make a good ethical kill.I have heard of more deer lost from the bow hunters than x-bow hunters.But I also know more bow hunters.Ted Nugent's t.v. show had statistics in ohio and texas, the deer population increased after x-bows were legalized.

  7. #7
    Tink's Avatar
    Tink is offline 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Camp Verde, Texas
    Posts
    1,000

    Default

    Texas gets crossbows legalized Sept 1 2009 so I don't that the stats are from Texas.



    During the middle ages the Roman Pope I think Pope Benedict issued a Papal Bull( Church degree with power) that forbade Christians from shooting Christians with crossbows

    Only Infidels ( Muslims and Arabs were on the approved crossbow list) could be shot with crossbows..

    Photo of my Buddy Bobby Chews' son who cannot pull a bow.

    TINK
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Tink; 06-20-2009 at 04:57 PM.
    Developer & Trade Mark Owner of Tink's Hunting Lures & Products
    Business partner relationship with Realtree since Day One.
    Co-Founder of NBEP/IBEP with Bill Wadsworth, 50 year member of NFAA, Life Member NRA, CBA.
    Bowhunters of Alabama,Lone Star Bowhunters Assn, IPHA, PHASA,
    Retired African Professional Hunter & Hunting Outfitter in Africa until 1999.
    Film maker & Movie Producer, Co- Host of a new TV Series
    Exec Director & Founder, Operation Bows and Heroes. http://operationbowsandheroes.com/
    Founder, Salerno Archery Club, Fire Base Salerno, 101st Airborne Div,
    Task Force Currahee, Khost Province, Afghanistan

  8. #8
    Flintlock1776's Avatar
    Flintlock1776 is offline Monster Buck
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    2,523

    Default

    They just passed Sunday hunting. Private land and WMA's, bow only. I have my own land so I am good to go!
    Remember the 343
    9-11-01
    George Johnson, Ladder 157
    Dan McWilliams, Ladder 157
    Bily Eisengrien, Rescue 2
    Scott Strauss NYPD ESU
    **************************************

  9. #9
    Tink's Avatar
    Tink is offline 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Camp Verde, Texas
    Posts
    1,000

    Default Yes I Know that was the title of this Thread

    I thought for sure you would be on top of this sir


    Good for you

    heck man I live in Texas


    Best


    TINK
    Developer & Trade Mark Owner of Tink's Hunting Lures & Products
    Business partner relationship with Realtree since Day One.
    Co-Founder of NBEP/IBEP with Bill Wadsworth, 50 year member of NFAA, Life Member NRA, CBA.
    Bowhunters of Alabama,Lone Star Bowhunters Assn, IPHA, PHASA,
    Retired African Professional Hunter & Hunting Outfitter in Africa until 1999.
    Film maker & Movie Producer, Co- Host of a new TV Series
    Exec Director & Founder, Operation Bows and Heroes. http://operationbowsandheroes.com/
    Founder, Salerno Archery Club, Fire Base Salerno, 101st Airborne Div,
    Task Force Currahee, Khost Province, Afghanistan

  10. #10
    jesse8953's Avatar
    jesse8953 is online now 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    ohio
    Posts
    1,382

    Default

    [quote=Tink;1074054]Texas gets crossbows legalized Sept 1 2009 so I don't that the stats are from Texas.


    Your right Tink it was Arkansas and Ohio he about was talking about.

  11. #11
    Rayzorp is offline 8-Pointer
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Central, North NJ
    Posts
    587

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    I don't care what N.J. does. They have my complete sympathy with their anti-hunting governor and legislature and their spineless game management people but just like we here in NY, they get exactly what they voted for and have to live with whatever consequences that result. Unfortunately, we have our hands full just keeping things under control in our own state without worrying about how other states are screwing up their stuff. I can only wish them good luck.

    Doc
    NJ Bowhunter here Doc, and I agree with you %100.
    FYI - Spineless would be a compliment to the game management,,
    Hunt hard, hunt safe, have fun...

  12. #12
    swohiodave's Avatar
    swohiodave is online now 10-Pointer
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Cincinnati,Ohio
    Posts
    801

    Default

    congrats to them. hunters need to stand together and support their brothers.

  13. #13
    The_Kat's Avatar
    The_Kat is offline Administrator
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Location
    Cokeburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    Posts
    16,675
    Blog Entries
    15

    Default

    I love the word crossbow
    I'm a radiologist.....on pipe!

  14. #14
    RUTNSTRUT's Avatar
    RUTNSTRUT is offline 6-Pointer
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts
    325

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jesse8953 View Post
    It has been legal in ohio for lots of years and deer populations has not went down.Some may say x-bows are not primative enough for bow season but neither is a compound that shoots almost 400fps.If that is the case then only long bows should be allowed. I don't know any x-bow shooters that would shoot over 35 yards but know lots of bow shooters that would take a 45 or 50 yard shot because there bow is quiet and fast enough.That's o.k. with me but kind of close minded imo. Crossbow hunters have to scout,put plots out,get up in the cold mournings and spend long hours in a stand just like the other bow hunters out there.If it keeps my step son out of trouble and away from drugs and thugs then let them have a x-bow to hunt with.I would rather see him in a woods than on the streets.Not everyone can buy a new bow that is $800+.I think the only question asked is can a x-bow make a good ethical kill.I have heard of more deer lost from the bow hunters than x-bow hunters.But I also know more bow hunters.Ted Nugent's t.v. show had statistics in ohio and texas, the deer population increased after x-bows were legalized.
    If crossguns are not easier to hunt with why is that more than 70% of the "archery" kill in Ohio is with crossguns. If you don't believe me look it up,after all it is your state.

  15. #15
    Adjam5's Avatar
    Adjam5 is online now Monster Buck
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Rockland county ,NY
    Posts
    6,579
    Blog Entries
    25

    Default

    Congrats on the new opportunity for New Jersites.

    Oh Oh...the word crossgun was used...Luke...take it away.
    NRA, NYSRPA
    County Rep NY Bowhunters
    Take a kid hunting, pass it on.
    God Bless America and our troops.
    1/20/13 White House eviction notice

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts