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[Tim50]

I read in another forum that there have been some new developments in the North Carolina crossbow issues? I can find nothing.....anyone hear anything new??

[hunterfisher]

Tim50 said:

I read in another forum that there have been some new developments in the North Carolina crossbow issues? I can find nothing.....anyone hear anything new??

I haven't heard anything new, but I called, Raleigh 2 weeks ago , and they said the new crossbow law won't go into effect until next year. But then again, you know how politics are.

[Tim50]

This is waht was posted on another site...I don't know how this will affect this year...But it looks like a step in the right direction! Good luck & keep us updated.....

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           NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER JUNE 1, 2009 page 2293

15A NCAC 10B .0116 PERMITTED ARCHERY
EQUIPMENT
(a) Only longbows and recurved bows having a minimum pull
of 40 pounds, compound bows having a minimum pull of 35
pounds and crossbows shall be used for taking game.
( Only arrows with a fixed minimum broadhead width of
seven-eighths of an inch or a mechanically opening broadhead
with a width of at least seven-eighths of an inch in the open
position shall be used for taking bear, deer, wild boar or wild
turkey. Blunt-type arrow heads may be used in taking small
animals and birds including rabbits, squirrels, quail, grouse and
pheasants. Poisonous, drugged, barbed, or explosive arrowheads
shall not be used for taking any game.
© Crossbows shall have a minimum pull rated at least 150
pounds. Heads on bolts used with crossbows shall conform to
those described for arrows in Paragraph ( of this Rule.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-291.1(a);
Eff. September 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2007; August 1, 2002; July 1, 2000; July 1,
1998; July 1, 1996; August 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. Pending Legislative Review.

[Cossack]

http://www.huntingne....aspx?m=3400785

[kmtpr]

Cossack said:

http://www.huntingne....aspx?m=3400785

This is a bit confusing to me.   Am not sure if crossbows will be allowed this year or next.  

[hillbilly280]

I talked to a warden friend today and he said it didn't pass for this year.To hunt with a crossbow you will need a disability form from a doctor to get a permit.I have arthritis and can't shoot a reg bow anymore.I got my permit two weeks ago to get back in bow hunting.Meybe next year.God Bless.

Bobby
www.btcustomcalls.com

[kmtpr]

hillbilly280 said:

I talked to a warden friend today and he said it didn't pass for this year.To hunt with a crossbow you will need a disability form from a doctor to get a permit.I have arthritis and can't shoot a reg bow anymore.I got my permit two weeks ago to get back in bow hunting.Meybe next year.God Bless.

Bobby
www.btcustomcalls.com

Thanks for clarifying this.  Hope to hear NC will be allowing crossbows next year.  Sorry for your disability, but glad you'll be able to get back to bow hunting.  Good luck to you.  

[Tim50]

Hillbilly280....Thanks for the update! I hope you have a safe & productive upcoming season!

[Moon]

crossbows during archery season. It's only a matter of time before my home state comes around, as they should.

[hillbilly280]

You are welcome.He said he thinks it will pass next year.Everyone around us has it so why cant we.LOL Thanks for the kind words my friends.Take care and God Bless.

Bobby