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Latest post 04-03-2009 12:11 PM by bestgaffer. 6 replies.
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  • 01-01-2001 12:00 AM

    2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2009

    Click here to view bill details.

  • 02-12-2009 2:12 AM In reply to

    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    Although this bill is a step in the right direction, it falls short of a resolution to the Crossbow issue.  Do we need to set a standard that hunters must meet? 

    Consider the following:

    We have "Fly's only" fishing areas for people who enjoy the challenge of fly fishing.

    We have "Quiet Areas" for people who want to enjoy the solitude of nature without the noise created by other forms of outdoor recreation.

    We have "Foot traffic only" hiking trails for people who enjoy hiking without being inturrepted by motorized vehicles.

    How about "Full Inclusion" in all areas except thoes public hunting areas designated as "Traditional Archery Only"? 

  • 02-12-2009 9:06 PM In reply to

    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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     the vikings had crossbows before the normans came to england with their long bows. how do you define 'traditional'?

    michigan constitution,  article 1. Sec. 6.

    Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.

     keep your powder dry.

    "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Bovard 1994

  • 02-13-2009 10:27 PM In reply to

    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    Crazycajun,  I agree with you.  My concern is Full Inclusion of the Crossbow in all Archery seasons.  If we had designated aras for "Traditional Archery", I would let the MBH determine what constitutes "Traditional". 

  • 02-13-2009 10:29 PM In reply to

    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    I'm sue that the MBH would include the modern Compound Bow - hardly traditional but they wouldn't want to give them up. (LOL) 

  • 04-01-2009 9:16 AM In reply to

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    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    The answer to the definition of "traditional archery" is simple.

    Crossbows are not archery equipment. That is why they have been used as a tool by handicapped hunters. Ease of use.

  • 04-03-2009 12:11 PM In reply to

    Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

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    Crossbows might just be archery equipment - they were used in medevial times.
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