A rifle is inherently more lethal than an arrow for starters.That's an ethics thing. Just like killers gonna kill. Wounders gonna wound. The weapon doesn't matter. Anyway I'm out. I'm going to go get ready to kill another 400" bull with my super accurate "giant laser" compound bow
Compound Bows vs. Crossbows vs. Rifles
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Bambistew
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Bowhunters are the most narcissistic hunters of them all. They need to feel justified in their hunting handicap. How many bow killed animals have you seen without the bow in the picture? It's the most important thing about the picture. The hunter has to make sure everyone knows that the animal was killed with a bow. How else could we possibly know just how difficult it was to kill that animal... I mean other than it's dead and it must not have really been that hard after all or they wouldn't have killed it. 
They don't want crossbow hunters stealing that limelight even though the "difficulty" of both is basically the same. I know a number of crossbow hunters, and none of them are shooting 100 yards their ranges are pretty much equal to archery guys. As Greenhorn pointed out, there isn't really a difference anyway. You want to bowhunt then make it traditional... but then it would be way too hard for most bowhunters.
The older I get the more I think we should just have one season. No special hunt times, handicap yourself all you want... but that will never happen.
Id put money on it, that succes rates on mature bull elk are equal or higher for archery compared to rifle. Given the choice, I'd pick hunting rut stupid bulls in September every day of the week over October/November rifle hunts. I've had way, way more encounters with big bulls in September vs Nov, probably 10:1?
They don't want crossbow hunters stealing that limelight even though the "difficulty" of both is basically the same. I know a number of crossbow hunters, and none of them are shooting 100 yards their ranges are pretty much equal to archery guys. As Greenhorn pointed out, there isn't really a difference anyway. You want to bowhunt then make it traditional... but then it would be way too hard for most bowhunters.The older I get the more I think we should just have one season. No special hunt times, handicap yourself all you want... but that will never happen.
Id put money on it, that succes rates on mature bull elk are equal or higher for archery compared to rifle. Given the choice, I'd pick hunting rut stupid bulls in September every day of the week over October/November rifle hunts. I've had way, way more encounters with big bulls in September vs Nov, probably 10:1?
Nothing stops one from sneaking in close with a rifle.
Pucky Freak
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How many bow killed animals have you seen without the bow in the picture? It's the most important thing about the picture. The hunter has to make sure everyone knows that the animal was killed with a bow. How else could we possibly know just how difficult it was to kill that animal... I mean other than it's dead and it must not have really been that hard after all or they wouldn't have killed it.
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timmy
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The problem with rifles is it’s very easy to take unethical shots and have a great chance at wounding the animal. And it can be done with even less practice than a compound bow just a big wallet and some YouTube videos and you are well on your way to shooting beyond belief.
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timmy
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How about mule deer in November with your rifle? You pose with your long range rifle and feel like you’ve had a great “hunt”?Bowhunters are the most narcissistic hunters of them all. They need to feel justified in their hunting handicap. How many bow killed animals have you seen without the bow in the picture? It's the most important thing about the picture. The hunter has to make sure everyone knows that the animal was killed with a bow. How else could we possibly know just how difficult it was to kill that animal... I mean other than it's dead and it must not have really been that hard after all or they wouldn't have killed it.
The older I get the more I think we should just have one season. No special hunt times, handicap yourself all you want... but that will never happen.
Id put money on it, that succes rates on mature bull elk are equal or higher for archery compared to rifle. Given the choice, I'd pick hunting rut stupid bulls in September every day of the week over October/November rifle hunts. I've had way, way more encounters with big bulls in September vs Nov, probably 10:1?
Bambistew
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Exactly isn't hard is it.
States set the regulations for hunting. Hopefully, science drives the process. If the regulations allow tradition archery equipment, compound bows and crossbows during archery season ... you use what you want, and other folks can use what they want. Stop the silly bickering with other hunters. Get out and enjoy the method of hunting that you like to do.
Rifle = mountable, horizontal, enhanced optics, simple trigger pull, and projectile sent.
Crossbow = same as above. Some desire it as equivalent to "Archery" for the purpose of use during archery season. (MT specific)
MT specific: I was originally advised by a sage guru that crossbows were permitted for disabled hunters. This is false.
From the other thread dealing with manipulating MT archery season with crossbow use during archery:
Crossbow = same as above. Some desire it as equivalent to "Archery" for the purpose of use during archery season. (MT specific)
MT specific: I was originally advised by a sage guru that crossbows were permitted for disabled hunters. This is false.
From the other thread dealing with manipulating MT archery season with crossbow use during archery:
Custom rifle guy usually is way up there with needs to make the gun a central theme, as well as tell you ever component they used.
The Hedgehog
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I have a terribly hard time believing archers maim more animals than rifle hunters. Just due to the volume of hunters with guns alone and how easy it is to take stupid shots with a rifle.
Irrelevant
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I guess some don't see the hypocrisy of condemning technology creep in archery while shooting a high powered rifles.
I'll give you a hint, it's dripping all over your arguments...
I'll give you a hint, it's dripping all over your arguments...
bullbugle307
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Agreed. Percentage wise, archery hunters probably do wound more. Raw numbers wise, I'm not so sure.
KB_
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Bowhunters are the most narcissistic hunters of them all. They need to feel justified in their hunting handicap. How many bow killed animals have you seen without the bow in the picture? It's the most important thing about the picture. The hunter has to make sure everyone knows that the animal was killed with a bow. How else could we possibly know just how difficult it was to kill that animal... I mean other than it's dead and it must not have really been that hard after all or they wouldn't have killed it.
The older I get the more I think we should just have one season. No special hunt times, handicap yourself all you want... but that will never happen.
Id put money on it, that succes rates on mature bull elk are equal or higher for archery compared to rifle. Given the choice, I'd pick hunting rut stupid bulls in September every day of the week over October/November rifle hunts. I've had way, way more encounters with big bulls in September vs Nov, probably 10:1?
We are not worthy of your wisdom
Dude... rifle, bow, hatchet, Spear. Whatever i killed it with ends up sitting on the critter. Its not to show off its just a convenient location. I never really thought to deeply on it.
rogerthat
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I proudly show my bow on purpose. Say what you want its way harder than taking something with a rifle. Even a dipchit like me knows thatWe are not worthy of your wisdom
Dude... rifle, bow, hatchet, Spear. Whatever i killed it with ends up sitting on the critter. Its not to show off its just a convenient location. I never really thought to deeply on it.
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timmy
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I thought you left.
Yes, but a rifle still has much better lethality than an arrow.
Shooting elk with a bow during the rut can be stupid easy.
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timmy
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Let’s see the dead bodies buddy!
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