I am sure that it is been talked about here.
But I was wondering the legality of crossbows here in MN?
Can a guy own one and shoot it legaly not for hunting?
I think it is illeagal to hunt with unless you are handicapped?
I looked at the MN DNR website and I was unable to find any good info.
Thanks for your help.
I know they are legal to own. I know you need a special permit to hunt with one.
I know they are legal to own. I know you need a special permit to hunt with one.
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Crossbows are legal for use during the firearm season by individuals licensed to hunt during the firearm season. No special permit is required. Functionally, you can use a crossbow in place of a firearm.
This is right off of the MN DNR website. If you can hunt firearm seasons with them I would assume they would be legal to own.
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Crossbows are legal for use during the firearm season by individuals licensed to hunt during the firearm season. No special permit is required. Functionally, you can use a crossbow in place of a firearm.
This is right off of the MN DNR website. If you can hunt firearm seasons with them I would assume they would be legal to own.
~SKINEBOY~
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Crossbows are legal for use during the firearm season by individuals licensed to hunt during the firearm season. No special permit is required. Functionally, you can use a crossbow in place of a firearm.This is right off of the MN DNR website. If you can hunt firearm seasons with them I would assume they would be legal to own.
~SKINEBOY~
Exactly. This is a new rule this year. It would be interesting to see if many people use them.
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Crossbows are legal for use during the firearm season by individuals licensed to hunt during the firearm season. No special permit is required. Functionally, you can use a crossbow in place of a firearm.This is right off of the MN DNR website. If you can hunt firearm seasons with them I would assume they would be legal to own.
~SKINEBOY~
Exactly. This is a new rule this year. It would be interesting to see if many people use them.
I heard a rumor about this and I was questioning the vilidity of what I heard and the new law. To me it does not make any sense. Why in the world would I use a crossbow during gun season? it is a gun season for a reason.
Would have been nice if they (DNR) would make a crossbow season during bow season.
They are fun to shoot I know that much. I guess they are like shooting a gun………….
Not sure what to think yet………..
I heard a rumor about this and I was questioning the vilidity of what I heard and the new law. To me it does not make any sense. Why in the world would I use a crossbow during gun season? it is a gun season for a reason.
Would have been nice if they (DNR) would make a crossbow season during bow season.
They are fun to shoot I know that much. I guess they are like shooting a gun………….
Not sure what to think yet………..
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Why in the world would I use a crossbow during gun season?
Why would anybody use a handgun or a muzzleloader during gun season? They like the extra challenge.
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Why in the world would I use a crossbow during gun season?
Why would anybody use a handgun or a muzzleloader during gun season? They like the extra challenge.
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I know they are legal to own. I know you need a special permit to hunt with one.
My brother had an accident last fall involving his hand and some of the digits attached. I think it was in early Sept when the accident occurred so he applied for a permit shortly after that. He was granted a 2 year permit even though his hand was in pretty good shape after a few months. When I asked why 2 years, his reply what that it was the minimum time slot for short term disabilities. SO he can use his crossbow all of this year if he choses to do so.
I agree with umichjesse , some like a challenge and they are pretty fun to shoot! 
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I know they are legal to own. I know you need a special permit to hunt with one.
My brother had an accident last fall involving his hand and some of the digits attached. I think it was in early Sept when the accident occurred so he applied for a permit shortly after that. He was granted a 2 year permit even though his hand was in pretty good shape after a few months. When I asked why 2 years, his reply what that it was the minimum time slot for short term disabilities. SO he can use his crossbow all of this year if he choses to do so.
I agree with umichjesse , some like a challenge and they are pretty fun to shoot!
I wasnt aware of te new rule on using crossbows in the rifle season.
That opens a new question to me… Would that make it legal to hunt with a crossbow(under firearms license) in archery only areas? For example some city ordinances, special area regulations(wildlife refuges with archery deer allowed, etc).
My fathers last year of hunting was with a crossbow during the archery season with a permit, he also had a permit to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle that was not in a legal right of way or running.
Crossbows are theoreticly good weapons, but very limited in range accuracy. They shoot pretty flat t about 20 yards, from there things get pretty squirrely even with a very high quality crossbow. The broadheads must be tuned perfectly, fletching perfect, and the crossbow string must be perfectly centered or there will be a significant difference in where that arrow hits. A major difference in temperature will also make a person re-sight their crossbow.
More challenge.. I guess.. but very high maintenence. I am not prepared to go spend $500-$700 for a good crossbow and all the equipment to only be comfortable at 20 yards and less. The only real advantage I ca see is if it woud ope up new hunting areas to those hard pressed for a place to hunt if this will allow a person to hunt archry only areas.
I wasnt aware of te new rule on using crossbows in the rifle season.
That opens a new question to me… Would that make it legal to hunt with a crossbow(under firearms license) in archery only areas? For example some city ordinances, special area regulations(wildlife refuges with archery deer allowed, etc).
My fathers last year of hunting was with a crossbow during the archery season with a permit, he also had a permit to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle that was not in a legal right of way or running.
Crossbows are theoreticly good weapons, but very limited in range accuracy. They shoot pretty flat t about 20 yards, from there things get pretty squirrely even with a very high quality crossbow. The broadheads must be tuned perfectly, fletching perfect, and the crossbow string must be perfectly centered or there will be a significant difference in where that arrow hits. A major difference in temperature will also make a person re-sight their crossbow.
More challenge.. I guess.. but very high maintenence. I am not prepared to go spend $500-$700 for a good crossbow and all the equipment to only be comfortable at 20 yards and less. The only real advantage I ca see is if it woud ope up new hunting areas to those hard pressed for a place to hunt if this will allow a person to hunt archry only areas.
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