can I shoot a turkey with a crossbow this spring

[shogan]

Can I shoot a turkey with a crossbow this spring.

Since the darn things are going to be running in front of me all of a sudden I figuire I'm defitely going to carry one this spring. But I figure since these things are so much better a weapon can I use a crossbow to shoot them instead of that silly ole shot gun.

[hobow]

Can I shoot a turkey with a crossbow this spring.

Since the darn things are going to be running in front of me all of a sudden I figuire I'm defitely going to carry one this spring. But I figure since these things are so much better a weapon can I use a crossbow to shoot them instead of that silly ole shot gun.

I would say you can shoot one if you are a good enough shot. But I don't know if you may or not. :)

[shogan]

Ahh we have us a grammer teacher.

Actually I may according to the spring hunting guide.

I was sarcastically making reference to the magical powers of the crossbow to drastically harvest turkey.

[hobow]

Ahh we have us a grammer teacher.

Actually I may according to the spring hunting guide.

I was sarcastically making reference to the magical powers of the crossbow to drastically harvest turkey.

If you already knew the answer, why did you ask. :confused: I was just being nice. :)

[globemountain]

Yes you may....perfectly legal.

[shogan]

sorry my original sarcasm (regarding the xbow being superior to a shot gun and turkeys flocking to me all of a sudden because I have an xbow) was lost in the question which I answered after asking the question by purusing the spring hunting guide that I found on the old kentucky hunting .com sight.

My main point was really my sarcasm though.

[Willie]

Man, I didn’t see any sarcasm.. ;)

My latest crossbow does all the work for me.

I go out before daylight and just hang it in the tree.

I come back about dusk and gather up the deer it has shot.

You have to be real careful and not put any more arrows in the quiver than what the limit of deer is. These crossbows are really smart, but not smart enough to know the limits.

I understand that a couple of the crossbow companies are working on new model that will kill, gut and drag out your deer all by itself. All you have to do is toss it out the window as you drive through deer country and come back two hours later and pick up your ready to process deer.

They come in different models - Does, bucks, big old bucks and HOLY TOLEDO!!

Yep, these crossbow make deer hunting SO EASY…no wonder so many folks are scared of them..

[shogan]

Well you have obviously not seen the latest.

I don't even have to leave the house. After my latest crossbow arrived it called the turkey to my house it choose the biggest gobbler from the flock of 200 it called and proceeded to drive a bolt through it's eye at 60 yards no less. Then it retrieved the turkey cleaned it and put in the smoker and basted it every 15 minutes. And mounted the tail feathers and hung it on the wall.

Unfortunately it can't make mashed potatoes and gravy to go with it.

Thats not the best part this Xbow has super powers granted to it by the KDFWR and it can harvest as many turkey as I need. No Limit. All while Im watching turkey hunting on the outdoor channel and posting on here.

[Willie]

I always have been a step behind.

What brand and model is that again? That isn't the TURKEY TERMINATOR is it?

I can do without the mashed potatoes, but does it make a decent cornbread stuffing for that turkey?

[shogan]

I was fearfull the we were going to run out of turkey then I found out it pulls them in from up to 600 miles away.

No I'm afraid no side items they wanted another 100 bucks for that model and since all I wanted to do was anilelate the turkey population didn't see any since in it. If I had only known it was such a good cook!

[corydonboy60]

Guys,

I am not trying to stir trouble, but are you sure on the crossbow use this spring? I was under the impression that this still had to go before the Commerce Commision on the 24th which would not be untill after the opening of the season. Again, I am not trying to stir anything up just want be sure. Thanks.

Cliff

[Multidigits]

Crossbows are legal. Ky. has a trickle down system in place. The crossbow is a less deadly weapon than a shotgun, so it's legal to use.

[gwhilikerz]

This question has been asked and answered in the Fish & Wildlife Questions forum. You might want to check there. Plus, I just checked the spring turkey regs at KDFWR site and the regs say a crossbow is legal. Must have a working safety and 7/8" barbless broadhead.

[corydonboy60]

Thanks for the info guys, like I said just wanting to be sure.

Cliff

[shogan]

But none the less even though the crossbow is far superior to the shotgun the spring hunting guide clearly stated crossbow was legal for spring turkey hunt.

Those hunting during the General
or Youth-Only spring turkey season
must abide by the following equipment
requirements. Note: More restrictive
equipment requirements may apply to
some WMAs.
Firearms
1. Modern (breech-loading) and muzzleloading
shotguns no larger than 10
gauge or no smaller than 20
gauge are the only firearms that
can be used or possessed when
hunting turkeys during the spring
turkey seasons.
2. No rifles or handguns of any type are
permitted.
TURKEY HUNTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
3. Hunters shall not use or possess shot,
or any shotshell that contains, larger
than Number 4 size shot while turkey
hunting. (Shot sizes 4, 5 and 6 are
most effective for turkeys.)
4. Hunters shall not possess or use
shotgun slug or single projectile
ammunition while turkey hunting.
5. Modern (breech-loading) shotguns
shall be plugged to hold no more
than three shells (one in chamber, two
in magazine).
Archery equipment
1. Longbows, recurve bows and
compound bows of any draw
weight are legal.
2. Arrows shall have barbless broadhead
points at least seven-eighths inch
wide, and shall not be treated with any
type of chemical or carry any type of
chemical “pod” attachments.
Crossbow equipment
1. Must have a working safety device and
arrows shall have barbless broadhead
points at least seven-eighths inch
wide, and shall not be treated with any
type of chemical or carry any type
of chemical “pod” attachments.
(301 KAR 2:140)
Equipment that does not meet these
requirements is prohibited for use when
turkey hunting.
SPRING SQUIRREL HUNTING
Statewide Season June 4 - 17, 2005
(14 consecutive days beginning the first
Saturday in June)
Bag Limits:
The daily bag limit is 6. A hunter may have
no more than 12 squirrels in possession
in the field after two or more days
of hunting. A hunting day is defined as
the period from one-half hour before
sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
(shooting hours).
Legal Squirrel Hunting Equipment
Hunters may use muzzle-loading or
modern rifles or handguns of any caliber,
shotguns no larger than 10 gauge,
archery or crossbow equipment and dogs
to take squirrels during the spring season.
Hunting with slingshots is prohibited.
Modern shotguns used to hunt squirrels
must be plugged to hold a maximum of
three shells (two in magazine and one in
chamber). Squirrel hunters may not use
or carry buckshot. (KRS 150.360, 301
KAR 2:251)
Spring Squirrel Season is open on
all KDFWR-owned or managed Wildlife
Management Areas under statewide
seasons and regulations.
Landowner Permission Required
for Hunting & Fishing
A person SHALL NOT ENTER upon
the lands of another to hunt, trap or
fish, WITHOUT the oral or written
PERMISSION of the landowner,
tenant or person who has authority
to grant permission. Those who fail
to obtain permission are subject to
arrest and prosecution. Railroad
tracks and rights of way are privatelyowned
property and permission to
hunt, trap or fish must be obtained
prior to entry. (KRS 150:192)