[Daniel Boone]

Lazer sight would help many hunters with bad eyes. JUst curious why these are illegal.

Anyone have a good answer.

Friend mine built one and it works great. Just hold the red dot on the animal

 

[slinger09]

Probably because it is an electronic device, which is frowned on by many. I cannot see it being that big of advantage.

 

[Forrest Carter]

1st off, how would you compensate for different yardages and arrow drop?

2nd, Idaho frowns on anything electronic attached to a bow OR arrow, this includes lumenocks as well.

3rd, a laser sight on a bow will REALLY amplify and show you just how bad you really are shaking, which could both help or hurt on a hunting situation...

However, That is only Idaho. It could have a great market in other states if someone could figure out the yargdage issue...

 

[outdoorsman91]

Just use a red dot scope. That would help those with bad eyes. No offense intended, but if the eyes are so bad that they can't see the larger of the fiber optic pins of today, especially if illuminated by a sight light, then lazer surgery or no more hunting are probably the best choice. Not really fair for the game is it?

Most states don't allow any type of sight that "projects" onto the target. I imagine if they allowed them for bows, then all gun hunters would want them.

 

[Daniel Boone]

I have shot one

It actually works well and groups well.

Holding that dot on target really isnt that tough.

For those of us that shoot one pin, you would hold low or high. Limit your shots to 35yrd or less.

My friends eyesight is bad, its been able to keep him shooting a bow.

Electronic lights are allowed on most pin sights in most states.

 

[Daniel Boone]

They are allowed in some states for gun hunters

Just use a red dot scope. That would help those with bad eyes. No offense intended, but if the eyes are so bad that they can't see the larger of the fiber optic pins of today, especially if illuminated by a sight light, then lazer surgery or no more hunting are probably the best choice. Not really fair for the game is it?

Most states don't allow any type of sight that "projects" onto the target. I imagine if they allowed them for bows, then all gun hunters would want them.

JUst another aiming device.
DB

 

[outdoorsman91]

JUst another aiming device.
DB

I disagree. They are an aiming dvice, but not "just another" one. On a gun, now I shoot the slug gun from my hip, as long as the dot is on the target, who cares. Heck, I'll shoot the next one behind my back, through my legs... A bow scares me even more. Serious archers certainly wouldn't be affected, but many woud forgoe practice, wherre form is detrimental to performance no matter the aiming device...

 

[Sneaky Apasum]

It's illegal because it seems evil. Same reason for "assault weapons" bans.

 

[Hickory Creek Stalker]

Spotlight Effect.

I imagine you could walk out to a field and light up a does face and eyes and cause it to freeze while you shot it in the complete dark.

I suppose the abuses could be worse then the benefits.
However if they were legal I would have one on my bow in a heartbeat.

 

[Daniel Boone]

You cant freeze a deer with it

Actually they act like nothing is there and go about there buisness.

Same type lazor sold in all stores that manys kids use.

Assault weapons are not evil.

 

[Fastfred]

DB, did U ask our game dept

why they are opposed to them. Is it lobbying by archery groups that keep them from being approved?

 

[Daniel Boone]

I dont really know

why they are opposed to them. Is it lobbying by archery groups that keep them from being approved?

Really not that big of deal. I was just wondering why most are opposed to them. I wouldnt use one if they were available. Wouldnt allow me to meet Pope and Young requirements.:wink: