There has been somewhat of battle going on between Michigan sportsmen concerning the use of crossbows for hunting purposes. Currently only disabled hunters are allowed to use crossbows, and they must have a physician document that the person is at least 80% disabled in his/her ability to pull back a bow.
There is a growing group of sportsmen who would like to see a crossbow season for the senior citizens here in Michigan. Those 65 and older would not have to be handicapped in order to hunt with a crossbow. At least 34 other states have some sort of a crossbow season for there hunters-why not Michigan?
Even as I write this article the news has made its way to me that the Michigan DNR has turned down a crossbow season for anyone, except those with a 60% (new percentage) handicap. This is an issue that will not go away anytime soon. I personally don’t have a problem with our senior citizens being allowed to use a crossbow. Many of those “old timers” are the ones that paved the way for you and me to enjoy the bounty that we are blessed with here in Michigan, They’ve paid there dues.
Mike