Depending on time...give a yell. Going to try to get out much more this next year.....

 

For how infrequent you will use it. An RTH ready to hunt type of package for 300 bucks will be plenty. Not to mention we really don’t know the future of it during archery only season. We are just speculating from meeting minutes and nothing penned and signed

 

Agreed bear. I wouldn't drop a ton of cash. You won't be shooting daily I would assume.

If you get a tag in my neck of the woods, I'm always happy to help. I just made a new game recovery "go-bag" that I carry in my truck. I come across more people who just hit wild game and have no interest in turning them in to tasty cuisine than I can count. I've got everything I need to break down an animal including the clothes and game bags on hand now. Just let me know!

 

Also there will probably be a flood of crossbows in the near future

 

What about air bows? Aren’t pre charged neumátic weapons going to be allowed (tentatively based on meeting notes) to also be used during Archery?

 

That was passed years ago for crossbow permittees. We will see how it all shakes out. If they are getting rid of crossbow you bet airbows are going out the window too

 

SO what about permits or Drs Approval ? Does my champ permit allow Cross Bows on my quad or front window discharge for any hunt? You guys are right, I think Ill wait and see what happens this year, HMMM, An Air Bow, that might be a Good Alternative in the future. Its not that my Injurys are Fun to deal with, quite the opposite, but, Im not quite ready to quit hunting. Thanks Guys for offering to go with, and Nathan, one year I hope soon Ill draw that 3A hunt, and then Ill need you more then ever.

 

Until the good official book is out we won’t know if crossbows will be allowed during archery only for champ permits.

 

When I spoke with Game and Fish... champ holders with crossbow permits are going to be allowed

 

I go see the Dr next Thurs, Ill drop off the form then for him to sign.

 

Depending on days you know I'd be willing to show up, camp, cook, and help with recovery!

 

Going to have to call AZGFD to see if present crossbow license holders are grandfathered in.

 

No, they will not be grandfathered in.

Directly from AZGFD: "the intent of the proposed rulemaking is to no longer allow the use of a crossbow during an archery-only season. While you will not be able to use your crossbow during an archery-only hunt, it is still a valid method of take for Ham and General seasons when authorized under R12-4-304."

 

Crossbows have been and ARE STILL LEGAL METHODS OF TAKE in HAM, Muzzleloader, and General hunts for elk, pronghorn, and deer. After Jan. 1, 2026, persons who possess a valid CHAMPcan still hunt with a crossbow during archery-only seasons.