New Crossbow Forum

[hobow]

Boy am I glad this forum was started, some place to vent to all you "Less Skilled".

[Multidigits]

Yeah, once the shock of the new season format is over, well have us a competition of some sort to se who has the best skills. :D

[hobow]

Yeah, once the shock of the new season format is over, well have us a competition of some sort to se who has the best skills. :D

"Lesser Skills" speakes for itself !!!!

[Kansas]

Since all who choose to use a crossbow are lazy hunters who don't want to practice. We will all take bad shots at 100 yards and wound deer and tarnish the image of the "true" bowhunter.

[hobow]

Since all who choose to use a crossbow are lazy hunters who don't want to practice. We will all take bad shots at 100 yards and wound deer and tarnish the image of the "true" bowhunter.

You said it, I didn't.

[bunniebuster]

You said it, I didn't.sounds like one of those closet crossbow users we have been hearing about:rolleyes:

[Kansas]

All the post on this thread have been sarcastic. Yours are the only ones who seem negative and out of context. Sounds like you might fit in with us crossbow guys. We are sneaky you know. (humor and sarcastic again)

[Kansas]

Sorry bunniebuster. My comment was directed to Hobow.

[bunniebuster]

oh i know it was kansas no biggie we (lesser skilled ) hunters hafta stick together

[Kansas]

It still amazes me the hate that the bowhunters have for the crossbow. It will have no negative impacts on the herd in KY. It will have very little on the "bowhunters" themselves and it will have lots of positive impact on the local and state economies and the archery hunting community. The more members in an organization or group, the stronger it is. The selfishness of a few loud bowhunters can cause serious damage to the whole hunting community.
My grandpa always taught me to share the woods wth as many as I could. It is a wonderful place.:)

[bunniebuster]

i dont see where it is gonna have a negetive effect on anything, i have hunted with a crossbow for the last 5 years due to illness and i have spent hours and hours practicing still wouldnt think of taking a shot after 40 yrds but if anyone would like to see just how one shoots for real they are more than welcome to come shoot a few shots just so they can see crossbows dont have a advantage over the new compound bows (or if they want to bring their bow along for a little friendly free hand shooting at 40 yrds i wouldnt mind showing them what a little practice can do because practice makes perfect ):D

[Kansas]

But if they saw first hand, then they wouldn't have an argument. :rolleyes:
The only negative effect it will have is that on opening weekend, there may be a few more people in the woods spooking the "bowhunters" trophy buck.
Other then that, it is all positive

[bunniebuster]

But if they saw first hand, then they wouldn't have an argument. :rolleyes:

you said it and the invite still stands for anyone who hasnt ever shot one i have it ready to shoot anytime they wanna try it

[hobow]

It still amazes me the hate that the bowhunters have for the crossbow. It will have no negative impacts on the herd in KY. It will have very little on the "bowhunters" themselves and it will have lots of positive impact on the local and state economies and the archery hunting community. The more members in an organization or group, the stronger it is. The selfishness of a few loud bowhunters can cause serious damage to the whole hunting community.
My grandpa always taught me to share the woods wth as many as I could. It is a wonderful place.:)

"Your grandpa was a dumbass" Red Cloud

[bunniebuster]

"Your grandpa was a dumbass" Red Cloudsounds like someone needs anger management classes that was totaly uncalled for talking about peoples grandparents could get a fellows a$$ stomped real quick :mad: it takes a real big man and true sportsman to hide behind a screen name and talk big,

[Kansas]

Hobow, that is a little harsh and a little personal. He also happened to be a Native American and was CERTAINLY no "dumb***" !

[hobow]

sounds like someone needs anger management classes that was totaly uncalled for talking about peoples grandparents could get a fellows a$$ stomped real quick :mad: it takes a real big man and true sportsman to hide behind a screen name and talk big,

How in the hell do you know any think about his grand dad?

[bunniebuster]

i never said i did know anything about his grandad but i do know that remark was uncalled for you see real sportsmen dont try to stir the sh*t pot he trys to help the felow sportsman or woman anyway he or she can.this forum is for hunters of all kinds and not for smart a$$es that just wants to start trouble if you want to talk and be a sportsman welcome aboard if you just wanna talk trash go to yahoo chat rooms and have a ball , we dont need it here

[bunniebuster]

How in the hell do you know any think about his grand dad?wonder if he has spell check:rolleyes:

[hobow]

wonder if he has spell check:rolleyes:

Thanks, Grandad!

[Kansas]

Hobow, you don't get it...:(

[bunniebuster]

dont even have a clue is the sad part:cool:

[hobow]

Bunniebuster, your too good for me.

[hobow]

You guys arn't trying to gang up on me are you????

[Kansas]

Hobow, I gotta say, you brought this on yourself. I don't know bunnie from adam, but he knew your comment about my Grandpa was wrong. That's all.
I would guess he would back you if somebody took a shot at your Grandpa.

I'm just here for the crossbow stuff and thought I might be able to help some people out that are new to crossbows. Just trying to help out other sportsman. I enjoy the outdoors and do like to share it and my knowledge with others if they are interested.

[bunniebuster]

hobow i dont have a thing in the world against you or anyone else on here i dont want any hard feelings between anyone but i just thought that was hitting below the belt and didnt see what the reason behind such a harsh remark was, i just know if someone had said that about my grandfather i would be taking a road trip if i ever found out who it was, and still think it was uncalled for and very inmature

[hobow]

Hobow, you don't get it...:(

Kansas, are you really from Kansas? If you are, what the hell are you doing here?
If I was from Kansas I would be after the super bucks there, not meelmouthing(sp) on this nothing forum.

[Kansas]

Unfortunatley, I'm not out there right now. There are certainly some monster bucks. Whitetails and Mulies. I'm actually a quail hunter at heart.
I'm in Ohio now, and ther are big bucks here too. Seasons come and gone, so we chat until next year.
As for meelmouthing, I have an interest in crossbows and like to see how other states handle it. If I can answer an occasional question for somebody, then great.

[Duster]

HoBow from one of those less skilled let's see you top this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/T-Duster/TROPHYS.jpg

Yep thats me and the little women before I ever had to pick up a crossbow.

[Willie]

HoBow from one of those less skilled let's see you top this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/T-Duster/TROPHYS.jpg

Yep thats me and the little women before I ever had to pick up a crossbow.

Looks pretty SKILLFUL to me...

The trouble is these naysayers equate mastering a hunting weapon with the actual hunt itself.

No hunting tool will hunt the deer/turkey for you.

A crossbower still has to use his hunting SKILLS to get with the required distance of the game he is pursuing..

Congratulations to you and your wife on your archery shooting..

[12 pointer]

Unfortunatley, I'm not out there right now. There are certainly some monster bucks. Whitetails and Mulies. I'm actually a quail hunter at heart.
I'm in Ohio now, and ther are big bucks here too. Seasons come and gone, so we chat until next year.
As for meelmouthing, I have an interest in crossbows and like to see how other states handle it. If I can answer an occasional question for somebody, then great.


kansas, your welcome here regardless wether you live here, there, or anywhere. we welcome all that act civilized and decent. :)

[gwhilikerz]

you said it and the invite still stands for anyone who hasnt ever shot one i have it ready to shoot anytime they wanna try it

bunniebuster be sure and tell any "real bowhunter" who takes you up on the generous offer to keep his thumb down. After all that xbow may try to bite one of them:)

[gwhilikerz]

Guys we should cut hobow some slack, maybe even a big thank you. It may have been him, or someone just like him, that told Mr Gailor the "Big Lie". Those "real" hunters usually manage to shoot themselves in the foot.

[hobow]

Guys we should cut hobow some slack, maybe even a big thank you. It may have been him, or someone just like him, that told Mr Gailor the "Big Lie". Those "real" hunters usually manage to shoot themselves in the foot.

Mr Gailor is not my commissioner, but you were partially right, I did call my commissioner and voice my opinion and he did change his mine, I assume because of getting many calls such as mine.

[Multidigits]

Mr Gailor is not my commissioner, but you were partially right, I did call my commissioner and voice my opinion and he did change his mine, I assume because of getting many calls such as mine.

Your Commissioner is who? How does he feel about the present move to by pass the Commission and turn the decision over to the Legislature or Sec. Host's office???

[gwhilikerz]

Your Commissioner is who? How does he feel about the present move to by pass the Commission and turn the decision over to the Legislature or Sec. Host's office???
You don't really expect a straight answer do you?:D

[hobow]

Your Commissioner is who? How does he feel about the present move to by pass the Commission and turn the decision over to the Legislature or Sec. Host's office???

Tom Baker, I have no idea how he feels about the proposed change.

[hobow]

You don't really expect a straight answer do you?:D

Go play with your xbow. Have a nice day.:)

[gwhilikerz]

Go play with your xbow. Have a nice day.:)
This is the crossbow forum. Don't let the door hit you:)

[hobow]

Kansas, I want to apolegize for the snid (sp) remark I made about your grandpa. It was totally uncalled for. Again I offer you my sincere apolegy. I was wrong.

I don't have an excuse, I think this crossbow thing has gotten the better of my judgement.

[bunniebuster]

well i wasnt expecting that and it caught me offguard you must not be as bad of a person as i was thinking and i will apolegize to you for all the things that happened lastnight so im sorry also dont let the crossbow issue cause any hard feelings Kansas, I want to apolegize for the snid (sp) remark I made about your grandpa. It was totally uncalled for. Again I offer you my sincere apolegy. I was wrong.

I don't have an excuse, I think this crossbow thing has gotten the better of my judgement.

[hobow]

well i wasnt expecting that and it caught me offguard you must not be as bad of a person as i was thinking and i will apolegize to you for all the things that happened lastnight so im sorry also dont let the crossbow issue cause any hard feelings

No hard feelings here. I just need to get off the subject for awhile.

[Kansas]

hobow
I appreciate the apology. No hard feelings. The crossbow topic sure stirs some serious emotion. I think that isn't always a bad thing. If nothing else, it makes one realize how much this sport means to them. We are all on here because of our love of the outdoors and the hunting that we do. We all need to be more passionate about it everyday, not just when a change shows up that we don't approve of.
Once again, thanks for the apology!:)

[kycurhunter]

how much did those cost? i want to buy me some..:D :D :D

[Turkeyssss]

Hey Kansas, you sound like you know something about crossbows - any advice to a novice?:)

[bunniebuster]

Hey Kansas, you sound like you know something about crossbows - any advice to a novice?:) i havent met kansas in person but have had several conversations with him and if anyone can help you out it is him,

[Feedman]

I don't know bunnie from adam

Bunnie hunt rabbits and Adam hunts grouse and CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kansas]

Turkeyssss,
Find a good bow with a good trigger and go out and have fun. Crossbows are not 100 yard weapons, and that is the best place to start. 40 yards max, and really 30 and in is best. I've sold crossbows up here in ohio for about 8 years so I have a good idea about what works and what doesn't. Some of it depends on how deep your pocket book is. You can find bows for about $200 and up, but I would save up and try and get in the 350-500 range to start with. More if you can afford it. 10 points and Excaliburs make the best all around bows, but they do cost more. They have better triggers and that really helps with accuracy. The gun hunter's will understand this very well.

Talk to people on the site about what they like and what they don't. I'm not all that familiar with the stores down in KY, but go some where that has several different models. Some stores will even let you shoot them. That is the best way.:)

[InfantryGrunt]

There is one fact that ol' Ben Franklin had right. We must all hang together or we will most assuredly hang separately. Hunting in all forms is under constant attack by various groups that would like to see all hunting eliminated. We as hunters need to figure out how to work together, not wasting time and energy attacking each other.

As hunters, we all need to become spokesmen for our sport and portray it in a positive light. And our sport is hunting.