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Crossbows Are Legal in Wisconsin 2014

December 13, 2013 by Charlie 1 Comment

A hunter's crossbow. Will it be legal for all hunters in 2014.

A hunter’s crossbow. Will it be legal for all hunters in 2014.

Update March 9, 2014 Wisconsin Cancels Disabled Hunter Permits

 

Starting the 2014 hunting season all Wisconsin hunters will be able to use a crossbow no matter their age or physical condition. 

On December 10, 2013  Governor Walker signed AB194 now referred to as Act 61 into Wisconsin law.  The State Senate approved AB 194 in September with an amendment and the Assembly passed it twice unanimously.  These days it is very rare for our political leaders to agree on anything which indicates there is a lot of grassroots support for the legalization of crossbows in Wisconsin.

Starting in September 2014 bowhunters will have another option.  The crossbow season will run concurrent with the traditional archery season.  A separate license is required for each season.  The cost of the crossbow license is $3 if purchased with an archer’s license, – $24.00 making the total license fee $27.00.  This allows a bowhunter to use either crossbow or other archery equipment.  Hunter’s choice.

If a hunter wants just an archer’s license or crossbow license the cost of each equal at $24.00.  This hunter would then be limited to using only a crossbow or other bows such as compounds, recurve or longbow. etc.

This change has been a long time coming.  Finally a new, different and challenging way to hunt is available to all Wisconsin hunters of all ages and abilities.   Although, keep in mind the crossbow itself is not a new hunting tool. Its use dates back to 400 BC.  The hunting crossbow predates compound bows by quite a few years.  So here is your chance to try out a piece of ancient history.  Enjoy and good hunting.

Filed Under: Deer Hunting, News Tagged With: crossbow, hunting, news, Wisconsin deer

The Harvest: A Story About Giving

December 6, 2013 by Charlie Leave a Comment

The Harvest is a documentary of 3 Hunt of a Lifetime hunts, a Merriam turkey hunt, a black bear hunt and an elk hunt.  All of these  hunts were the dream hunts of kids with life threatening illnesses.  Be ready with your box of tissues nearby some of the uplifting determination these kids display will bring tears to your eyes.

The Harvest can viewed here  on HULU  if this link does not work go to www.hulu.com and search “The Harvest” or Vimeo

Hunt of a Lifetime was founded by Tina Pattison after her son Matthew was taken away by cancer.  Read Matthew’s Story written by Tina.  Here is a short excerpt:

 On Christmas Eve, while we were preparing for our first holiday without Matt, the phone rang. The voice on the other end explained that his 14-year-old godson needed our help. A few days after the boy had received his hunter’s safety certification, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Instead of enjoying his first buck harvesting, he was enduring the ravages of surgery and chemotherapy. Could we help him with his dreams and prayers? The boy’s name was Matthew Riley. God had granted me the most precious gift that day. He had sent me another “Matthew” in order to understand that mine was in good hands and that Matthew’s legacy would never be forgotten. – Tina Pattison

 

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bear, elk, hunter gather, hunting, hunting kids, hunting stories, news, Predator kill hen turkey, Turkey Huntig Story, Turkey Hunting

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