[MTH]

This is now posted on the Hunters education website:

Students are encouraged to practice and qualify with the archery equipment type they plan to hunt with, either conventional bow, compound bow or crossbow.

If there was any doubt-this resolves it

 

[runum n gunum]

Yup you can use them to take your test

 

[remingtonman1108]

they shoould have to take it from a much farther distance...my left toe could shoot 3/5 in the vitals from 20 yards lol have them take it from 40 yards or something

 

[mikec]

From what I have read from owners, they would have to back 100 yards for it to be a challange.

 

[medge]

Are those tears I see? [rofl][rofl]

 

[Deadbolt]

they shoould have to take it from a much farther distance...my left toe could shoot 3/5 in the vitals from 20 yards lol have them take it from 40 yards or something

Im 100% against crossbows but that aint fair either. I think they should do the same with compounds...hell anyone can get 3/5 @ 20 yards with a wheelie bow. Hell I can get 5/5 @ 40 yards that still aint a challenge.

 

[UltraMag77]

It's my opinion that if they will be hunting with both they should have to test with both and show they can safely handle both weapons. And that's coming from someone that is pro crossbow.

 

[njgunner]

It's my opinion that if they will be hunting with both they should have to test with both and show they can safely handle both weapons.

I agree...it wouldnt matter if it was 40 yards or 20 yards they just wanna see you can handle them properly. When I took my bow test recently I saw young kids shooting lefty that were righty and bows that were too small. They didnt get 3/5 in vitals more like 1/10 and still passed

 

[medge]

Hey, now that is a great idea.

Everyone knows that Traditional shooters need more practice.
How does the State know that you are practicing enough each year?

Sounds like you guys would be in favor of a yearly retest for Traditional gear...just to ensure proficiency...right [rofl]

 

[Deadbolt]

Hey, now that is a great idea.

Everyone knows that Traditional shooters need more practice.
How does the State know that you are practicing enough each year?

Sounds like you guys would be in favor of a yearly retest for Traditional gear...just to ensure proficiency...right

Ive seen some boys with compounds that have no buisness touching a bow...technology is great but it dont substitute for shitty form and ethics. 1 outta 10 at 10 yards and they say they are good to go hunting. Thats scary!

Hunt with what you like and enjoy the outdoors...

 

[Fireman60]

i agree with ultramag and gunner if you want to use both qualify with both just to show you can be safe with both.

 

[medge]

Hunt with what you like and enjoy the outdoors...

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[DROPTINE69]

From what I have read from owners, they would have to back 100 yards for it to be a challange

thats BS

 

[NJ Hunter]

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife, [down][down]

 

[mikec]

Are those tears I see?

Yes and they are just for you.[kiss]

Sounds like you guys would be in favor of a yearly retest for Traditional gear...just to ensure proficiency...right

No problem I'll take at 30 yards.[up]

thats BS

[cry]

 

[whitetailjunky]

another crossbow debate huh[sleep]

 

[mikec]

another crossbow debate huh

Doesn't have to be, they are just so easy.

 

[NJ Hunter]

they are just so easy.

Two Thumbs Up, [up][up]

 

[11pointer]

Doesn't have to be, they are just so easy

[hihi]