National Bowhunter Education Foundation

[Willie]

From the National Bowhunter Education Foundation Crossbow Safety Booklet

URBAN AREAS

In urban areas where crossbow hunting is permitted, archery hunters provide game managers with a safe and effective way of controlling burgeoning deer populations. Like all hunters, crossbow hunters contribute to wildlife management funds through hunting licenses and federal excise taxes on their equipment. They also face the same regulatory limitations and responsibility to hunt safely. They must respect the property rights of the landowner and, most importantly, demonstrate the utmost respect for the animals they hunt.

RECRUITMENT

The user-friendly design of the crossbow makes it a good way to introduce people to hunting. With the help of a capable individual or with the aid of cocking devices and the proper instruction, first-time users can expect to start shooting tight arrow groups relatively quickly. The confidence that rapidly develops when students consistently hit where they aim makes the crossbow a very effective recruitment tool. This is especially true for youth, women, physically challenged individuals, and others who are unable to develop overall shooting confidence and/or the physical strength necessary for other archery equipment. A crossbow also can be an effective hunter retention tool for older, less physically capable hunters because it allows them to extend their hunting years.

[creekdawgg]

interesting

From the National Bowhunter Education Foundation Crossbow Safety Booklet

URBAN AREAS

In urban areas where crossbow hunting is permitted, archery hunters provide game managers with a safe and effective way of controlling burgeoning deer populations. Like all hunters, crossbow hunters contribute to wildlife management funds through hunting licenses and federal excise taxes on their equipment. They also face the same regulatory limitations and responsibility to hunt safely. They must respect the property rights of the landowner and, most importantly, demonstrate the utmost respect for the animals they hunt.

RECRUITMENT

The user-friendly design of the crossbow makes it a good way to introduce people to hunting. With the help of a capable individual or with the aid of cocking devices and the proper instruction, first-time users can expect to start shooting tight arrow groups relatively quickly. The confidence that rapidly develops when students consistently hit where they aim makes the crossbow a very effective recruitment tool. This is especially true for youth, women, physically challenged individuals, and others who are unable to develop overall shooting confidence and/or the physical strength necessary for other archery equipment. A crossbow also can be an effective hunter retention tool for older, less physically capable hunters because it allows them to extend their hunting years.

[Al]

So whats your point creekdawg? Are you mocking the physically challenged ?

[Willie]

So whats your point creekdawg? Are you mocking the physically challenged ?

It sure sounds like it doesen't it? Some people have no shame..

For the truly interested in these fine crossbow training booklets..

NBEF RELEASES CROSSBOW TRAINING BOOKLET

The National Bowhunters Education Foundation has played a tactical role in securing the future of modern bowhunting through education and training. Since 1979 over 1.5 million bowhunters have taken the standardized course in ethics, responsibility, treestand safety, shot placement and game recovery. Now the NBEF has expanded its scope by introducing crossbow hunters education to their coarse by publishing Today’s Crossbow – An addendum to a Hunter Education or Bowhunter Education Course.

This unique 30-page booklet contains a bevy of hunting information that will take new crossbow hunters from A to Z. It will also provide basic crossbow safety information that should be learned by all who plan to hunt with the fastest growing discipline in modern hunting. The publication briefly covers crossbow history and then quickly dives into the ethics and responsibilities of a crossbow hunter.

It provides an in depth discussion of the different types of crossbow equipment and is filled with colorful graphics and illustrations. Among the equipment and accessories discussed are arrows, broadheads, cocking devices and sighting systems. There is also good information about setting up the proper range and the targets that should be used.

The information that is included in the shooting section should be mandatory reading for everyone before they ever fire an arrow from a crossbow. It is complete and filled with excellent tips that will assist in accuracy while preventing personal injury. There is practical information on crossbow hunting techniques, all filled with common sense safety procedures, many that are unique to hunting with a crossbow.

At the back of the training manual, there is a Section Review Exercises worksheet that will test your knowledge and help you review the information you have learned. The publication includes a directory of State Game Agencies as well as a current list of the States and Province crossbow regulations. And finally, the back page is dedicated to the Crossbow Hunter Code of Ethics.

This booklet is not only an excellent training tool, but it is also filled with lots of information that crossbow devotees will find useful in combating the misinformation that is being frantically spread by the anti-crossbow faction.

The NBEF has done an excellent job of putting this training guide together and future releases on the subject will only improve. As we all know, the laws and attitudes about the crossbow are rapidly changing making this a work in progress!

If you would like to own a copy of this publication, please call the HBM Main Desk at 320-634-3660 or email us at bowtwang@charter.net You may also use the order form that is included in the HBM Catalog Pages in the Horizonatl Bowhutner Magazine magazine. There is a $5/copy cost to cover printing, mailing.

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