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One of the primary goals for the United Bowhunters of NJ in the next Legislature will be to introduce, and pass, legislation that would reduce the Safety Zone for bowhunters.
A bow and arrow does not have the same effective range as a shotgun or muzzleloader, and should not be held to the same standards. Most bowhunters hunt from eleveated treestands and release their arrows towards the ground, ensuring that misses impact harmlessly into the ground.
In the day and age of suburban deer hunting, safety zones play a pivotal role. Many areas that harbor deer are not accessable to bowhunters due to the locations of houses and housing developments. A reduction in the safety zone would/could make many of these ares huntable and assist communities with burgoning deer populations.
The UBNJ would like to see the safety zones reduced for bowhunters from 450' (150 yrds) to 150' (50 yrds).
What are your thoughts or opinions?
A bow and arrow does not have the same effective range as a shotgun or muzzleloader, and should not be held to the same standards. Most bowhunters hunt from eleveated treestands and release their arrows towards the ground, ensuring that misses impact harmlessly into the ground.
In the day and age of suburban deer hunting, safety zones play a pivotal role. Many areas that harbor deer are not accessable to bowhunters due to the locations of houses and housing developments. A reduction in the safety zone would/could make many of these ares huntable and assist communities with burgoning deer populations.
The UBNJ would like to see the safety zones reduced for bowhunters from 450' (150 yrds) to 150' (50 yrds).
What are your thoughts or opinions?