My Dr. signed the authorization paperwork (found on the F&G Form site
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/disinfo.htm, and I am going to be evaluated by my physical therapist on or about March 16th.
You have to send in the evaluation form along with the Dr.'s authorization between January 1st and August 31st of the year (Note - There is a note on the F&G site that says that this date has been extended). The forms are self explanatory.
I do plan on buying the crank - 16# cran (?)- listed in Cabelas's for around $139.99.
Found out from Outlaw that once the crossbow is loaded, it has to be discharged into a traget, if not into a deer. It appears that there is going to be somewhat of a learning curve to shooting the crossbow.
I also found out that since crossbows are not that hot of a selling item in NJ archery shops, since owning them is about all you can do with them in NJ (outside of the disabled hunter permit), deals can be made to purchase them at a reasonable price.
Will keep all interested posted on how I make out with the process.