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I have no problem with Russ or Marvin’s comments. Spot on, IMO. But I understand your concerns.

1. I do. The fact that they do not have to be drawn while the animal is there, can be shot off shooting sticks (a demo was provided of this), and is a shouldered weapon makes them much different than a hand drawn bow. 2. I was part of the committee (focus group is what they call it) for this issue. The data (2 years of mandatory reporting) that was given to us was very revealing. Some units that closed early had over 40% crossbow kills! One startling fact given to us was that no unit would have closed early had it not been for crossbow take. 3. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I find it interesting that some units only allow, say 10 archery deer to be taken but issue hundreds of general (mostly rifle) permits WITHOUT requiring mandatory reporting. Hmmm 4. That was a recommendation to the department from our group. We suggested a few November elk hunts and some metro hunts for crossbows. Not sure why that wasn’t originally recommended to the commission. However, perhaps that’s on the horizon. It is difficult to place a ‘new’ hunt, as many of them are stacked up already. I think this is a good start for the department to address the obvious abuse by many utilizing the temporary crossbow permit system. Something needed to be done and they realized you’re not going to make everyone happy. Now if they would just make mandatory reporting for ANY/ALL big game hunts and species. JMO

I don’t believe they are banning anything but rather moving them to the more appropriate season/hunts? The department simply defined what a bow and arrow is, and crossbows didn’t fit that definition. Having said that, they realize they’re a viable weapons system and have a place. Again, those that qualify for CHAMP would still be able to lawfully use a crossbow during an archery hunt.

If someone is permanently disabled and eligible for CHAMP then they would be eligible to use a crossbow in the AO season(s) for all species.

Congrats, Houston......great photos, too!

There are no ‘wild’ horses……they’re all feral and invasive.

Yes. Both B&C and P&Y

That’s a great looking buck…..if you want to truly know what it scores, I’ll measure it for you and you can see where it’s at. Either way, very nice deer, congratulations.

From what I’ve been told, it does include radios…..but who knows.

Honestly, it was a loooong shot at drawing. Only 5 points. Very lucky.

13B archery.

Either my wife or I are heading to the strip.

I’ve used this for a while. Razor edge that lasts. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/work-sharp-professional-electric-knife-sharpener?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas|Shopping|PMax|Hunting|Hunting|NAud|TopPerf|NMT&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4svs_MPwhQMVsgOtBh2MTAAoEAQYBCABEgK5RfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Wife arrowed this one at 14 yards just as the sun was rising.

B&C pronghorn

I know the guy who drew the antelope tag last year……so I guess it’s real. 😁

They’ve been stocking in the show low area all month….some bigger fish too.

My pleasure

Lake is ice free and the road is plowed. A1 is still frozen over.

Well done!

I saw more Javelina this year than I’ve seen in a long time…..the short grass probably made it easier to spot.