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Posted: 11/27/2011 11:22:32 AM EDT
Another newb question I suppose.

I was looking at the hunting regulations for neighboring states that have game not available in Ohio, and I see that West Virginia does not allow the use of a "bow locking device" when bow hunting deer and black bear.  The WV regs do not define "bow lock device," and so I'm left wondering to what they're referring.  Are they talking about a release?

Cliff's:  Is a "bow locking device" the same thing as a release?
Link Posted: 11/27/2011 11:49:37 AM EDT
[#1]
My guess would be (and MT law is) that it's something to hold the bow at a draw.
Link Posted: 11/27/2011 11:55:53 AM EDT
[#2]
Originally Posted By goldeyeslayer:
My guess would be (and MT law is) that it's something to hold the bow at a draw.


That's my guess as well and what I meant by the release.  Does MT have rules regarding the amount of let off as well?
Link Posted: 11/27/2011 12:09:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: goldeyeslayer] [#3]
Originally Posted By MotorMouth:
Originally Posted By goldeyeslayer:
My guess would be (and MT law is) that it's something to hold the bow at a draw.


That's my guess as well and what I meant by the release.  Does MT have rules regarding the amount of let off as well?



yes, and bow length


eta:  28" and 80% let off
Link Posted: 11/27/2011 4:55:08 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/27/2011 6:25:38 PM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By M4Madness:
Originally Posted By MotorMouth:
Cliff's:  Is a "bow locking device" the same thing as a release?


No. They are referring to a device that holds a bow at full draw (like a crossbow) until fired. Here's an example:

http://www.lockadraw.com/


Ah, never heard of such a thing.  I'm new to bows and hunting.
Link Posted: 12/9/2011 12:35:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MotorMouth:
Originally Posted By M4Madness:
Originally Posted By MotorMouth:
Cliff's:  Is a "bow locking device" the same thing as a release?


No. They are referring to a device that holds a bow at full draw (like a crossbow) until fired. Here's an example:

http://www.lockadraw.com/


Ah, never heard of such a thing.  I'm new to bows and hunting.


No worries.  I have been at it for a couple of years and this was the first I had heard of it.
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