PROCESS - Crossbow Fund

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OBJECTIVE

The intent of this presentation is to make clear how crossbows can be used to recruit, retain and create greater access when used during the archery season.

PROCESS

? FUNCTION & DYNAMICS - Explain the basic functions, dynamics and ballistics of the crossbow ? SURVEYS/STUDIES - Review the experience of states in which the crossbow has been adopted as an archery game management tool ? STATISTICS BY STATE - Compare impact of crossbows to other archery equipment

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POWER STROKE

VERTICAL BOW VS. CROSSBOW

Power Stroke: The distance the string travels from

point of rest to full draw. Crossbows - approx 12" to 14" Vertical Bows - approx 20" to 22"

Power Stroke 12"

Draw Weight: The Crossbows require a draw weight that is 2-3 times more than a compound bow to generate the same energy that propels the arrow downrange.

Power Stroke 20"

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CROSSBOWS VS. VERTICAL BOWS

ARROW TRAJECTORY (TOTAL INCHES OF DROP.)

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CROSSBOW

ARROW TRAJECTORY (TOTAL INCHES OF DROP.)

SUMMARY: Given the typical yardage/range that deer are shot at, hunters using a vertical bow or crossbow have relatively an equal chance of successfully hitting the deer due to the similar shooting characteristics of their respective equipment. This is clearly outlined in the ballistics comparison chart to the right that visually displays the amount of drop an arrow experiences over specific yardages. The "drop" is essentially the same for either an arrow from a vertical bow or crossbow.

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NATIONAL PERCENT OF BOW HUNTER PARTICIPATION

Sources: US Fish and Wildlife 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife Associated Recreation (page 83 of 1162001, 2005, 2006 US Fish and Wildlife)

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OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE

MATURE MARKET 30+ YEARS

AGE AT HARVEST, CROSSBOW, VERTICAL BOW AND FIREARM, 2007-2008

Recode Weapon: Crossbow (GREEN) ? Vertical Bow (BLUE) ? Firearm (RED)

Source: Unpublished date O.H.D.W. 2-19-2009 7

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MICHIGAN VS. OHIO MI - NEW MARKET 1ST YEAR

AGE DISTRIBUTION OHIO DEER HUNTING LICENSE BUYERS AND MICHIGAN CROSSBOW STAMP

HOLDERS

(Average age + 42 years for deer hunters and 54 years for crossbow stamp holders)

Hunter's age on October 1, 2009 (Compiled from license sales thru 10-22-2009)

BLUE - OHIO DEER HUNTING LICENSE HOLDER BY HUNTER AGE 2008-2009 SEASON

30 year plus mature crossbow market

RED - MICHIGAN CROSSBOW STAMP HOLDER BY HUNTER AGE 2008-2009 SEASON

Crossbows legal for first time in 2009 in archery season - Legal only in hunting zone 3. (lower 1/3 of lower MI.) 8

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