air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Why is it that bow hunting is illegal in the uk? Is it because of a few numptys or is there more to it? It's legal to buy and use crossbows, longbows etc for targets but not to hunt? I just don't really understand why can anybody shed any light? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TUFFTY 1,479 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 You might be able to find some information about this on the site below. http://www.bowhunting.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Probably because they are lethal. Would you want the local scrote walking round your local wood with one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Probably because they are lethal. Would you want the local scrote walking round your local wood with one?anythings lethal in the hands of somebody willing to misuse it tho? Why not licence them? Scrotes can buy airguns, crossbows and longbows anyway, so why can't decent people hunt with them? There was 2 roe found dumped in a dyke not far from me a few months ago that had been shot with arrows, that had to be the "scrotes" you refer to as any decent hunter would have used the carcass? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,777 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I watched a vid on you tube ( I think it was you tube ) ....put in bow hunting doves ....this guy wants seeing to believe ...hes knocking out flying doves with a bow & arrow ...I'd have been happy hitting them with a shotty ..sorry I am to dim to put up links ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,818 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I follow Cam Hanes on instagram, he's taken some shit with a bow and regularly practices at rifle distances. If large game bow hunting was legal in the UK I'd definitely partake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,274 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Got my bowhunting permit (not uk). When i get the time will give it a crack. Thinking treestands. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,752 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Have you seen the people firing pistol cross bow bolts from slingshots, It's the idiots who fire them at livestock or waterfowl that make it impossible to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 These lads don't seem too be too bad at the ducks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,777 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 These lads don't seem too be too bad at the ducks You really do need to see the guy shooting the doves , he makes the duck hunters look like beginners , he's hitting 40yd crossing doves ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I started this year, got myself a recurve bow, and the practice is paying off. I grew up using various guns/rifles as the norm, but the feeling of hunting with a bow takes you straight back to cave-man! And the field craft that goes with it. I have some very good venues in Europe if you ever wanted a hunt, feel free to drop me a message. DnN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,357 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I watched a vid on you tube ( I think it was you tube ) ....put in bow hunting doves ....this guy wants seeing to believe ...hes knocking out flying doves with a bow & arrow ...I'd have been happy hitting them with a shotty ..sorry I am to dim to put up links ... Found this one...some fantastic shooting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxQPOsDgPO4 Interesting design of arrow.... the tip looks like an egg whisk, so it obviously makes it easier to hit them....though I'd bet still not easy enough for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Probably because they are lethal. Would you want the local scrote walking round your local wood with one?anythings lethal in the hands of somebody willing to misuse it tho? Why not licence them? Scrotes can buy airguns, crossbows and longbows anyway, so why can't decent people hunt with them?There was 2 roe found dumped in a dyke not far from me a few months ago that had been shot with arrows, that had to be the "scrotes" you refer to as any decent hunter would have used the carcass? Of course anything is deadly in the wrong hands, shit, you can kill someone with a spoon. Not all of us would do it for a laugh though. Dead deer, with arrows in them,..? Theres your answer, dickheads spoiling it for the rest. Seen it happen over the years with airguns, the more people get nicked the tougher the laws become. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,274 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x0swh00i6Y#t=106 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x0swh00i6Y#t=106 Edited September 21, 2014 by GD Waz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Bows are brilliant. be it recurve, compund or long. I've never gotten on with crossbows. For many years bowhunting was pushed in the Uk, to be legalised by a license but it all came to no avail. Sadly. Shooting flying quarry is very difficult and requires a very good hand/eye co-ordination. I myself could never get to that level due to my dominant eye not being in co-ordination with my dominant hand. The arrows for birds are different to 'standard' arrows, and are often called fufu arrows, their fletching is designed to 'burn out' within thirty or forty yards and bring the arrow to a controlled stop should it miss the target. Generally speaking the wing shooters would shoot blunts of rubbers of 'zwickys' that are designed for knock-down impact rather than penetration. I can't ever see bowhunting being made legal in this crammed island of ours, but across the channel it is. edited to add: IMO the worlds best bowhunter is Chuck Adams. He has a few good bowhunting books out, as does Tom Miranda. Well worth a read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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