crossbows in Colorado??

[snite66]

Hey guys,

I figured you guys could answer a question for me faster than I could research the info on the web since I hate searching.

I have a buddy that wants to go with me on my archery hunt this yearto Co. the trouble is, he is disabled in the neck and shoulder and can't draw a bow. he hunts with a crossbow here in Illinois with a medical allowance. I have heard that Co. doesn't allow crossbows, is this true? Do they make an allowance for medical?

 

[JohnCushman]

Crossbows are allowed during the regular rifle season here. Colorado doesn't honor other state's disability paperwork. There is a form you can get off the DOW websight that must be filed with the DOW 30 days before the planned hunt to get a disability permit. I'm not sure if that will give you r friend the ability to use a crossbow. My best suggestion would be to call the DOW...303-297-1192

 

[snite66]

Thanks John,

I knew someone could lead me the right way before I could find it on my own. I suck at research. Thanks for the number also. I will give them a call.

Steve

 

[MNHunter]

Just got my crossbow permit recently from CO. The form is here:

http://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdon...eRecreationAccommodationPermitApplication.pdf

Just have him and his Dr fill out the parts concerning crossbow/draw loc permit

As John said, most states will not honor your home state's permit. I therefore have valid permits in AZ, CO, UT, & SD in addition to MN. Just read the regs, each state is different as to whether you can use scopes, red-dot (illuminated or not) or just pins.

 

[snite66]

Thanks MNHunter,

This is one of my favorite things about this site, if you ask the info comes fast and it seems to be good info. Lots of help when a guy needs it. I printed the app off and am going to give it to my buddy on monday while we are Turkey hunting.

Thanks again.

 

[streamer]

My dad got his done a couple years ago it was not much just had to show doctors signing of disablity, spoke to a lady there that approved the premit, it can be done.