Flatbrimmer
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ahh yes, the bow magnum! Now they have streamlined the process and made it much safer. And even legalish? 
Coulda made millions!
Coulda made millions!
Make a stand for public land - Iowa 2025
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BrentD
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OK. So, how many of you are going to try this this weekend?ahh yes, the bow magnum! Now they have streamlined the process and made it much safer. And even legalish?
Bonasababy
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You guys should use the recent MN experience on crossbows.
Few years back our legislature...at the last minute, with no chance for public testimony or for the DNR to provide comments...made crossbows legal for the entire bow season.
Since then while license sales have not changed much, archery harvest has risen dramatically. This past fall more deer were taken by crossbow than muzzleloaders, and we have a fair number of MZ hunters. There a places where no antlerless permits are allowed but you can take them by crossbow.
It's a real mess that could have been prevented.
Few years back our legislature...at the last minute, with no chance for public testimony or for the DNR to provide comments...made crossbows legal for the entire bow season.
Since then while license sales have not changed much, archery harvest has risen dramatically. This past fall more deer were taken by crossbow than muzzleloaders, and we have a fair number of MZ hunters. There a places where no antlerless permits are allowed but you can take them by crossbow.
It's a real mess that could have been prevented.
