Curtis Reed Report post Posted January 13, 2023 I know, another crossbow thread get out the popcorn…. been bow hunting for 20 years and love it like nothing else (45 y/o). Was looking forward to finally drawing an archery tag this year in the bonus pass and hunt rutting bulls. Last weekend I got a SLAP tear in my left shoulder after being injury free my whole life. I start PT tomorrow but I am worried my days of shooting 70# lb may be over? I am trying to plan since the draw deadline is a month away. Do you have to apply for a permit every year, or do you have it permanently once you get one granted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted January 13, 2023 Pretty sure its permanent! Crossbows can get expensive . I use one when I hunt Wisc. , lots of fun . But that's north woods hunting . Nothing like AZ hunting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted January 13, 2023 You can always pull less poundage too.. plenty of elk getting killed with 50-60lbs bows 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 13 hours ago, Curtis Reed said: I know, another crossbow thread get out the popcorn…. been bow hunting for 20 years and love it like nothing else (45 y/o). Was looking forward to finally drawing an archery tag this year in the bonus pass and hunt rutting bulls. Last weekend I got a SLAP tear in my left shoulder after being injury free my whole life. I start PT tomorrow but I am worried my days of shooting 70# lb may be over? I am trying to plan since the draw deadline is a month away. Do you have to apply for a permit every year, or do you have it permanently once you get one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 You can work back to 70lbs. Wouldn’t rush it. Also sounds a bit soon for PT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UggRedBilly Report post Posted January 13, 2023 I had a similar injury in my right shoulder about 4 years ago from wrestling. I was able to get to 55 a little less than a year later in 2020 and now I am at 70 with no problems and can shoot all day with no issues now. Take the healing process super slow and it'll benefit a ton. I had to bring my bow back down to 25 the first few outings with the therepists permission. My dad rushed to recovery with a back injury at 47 years old. He tried doing yard work and archery a month after surgery in his spine and he regrets it. You gotta baby it and it'll pay off for the rest of your life 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted January 13, 2023 thx for the advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted January 13, 2023 Nothing says you have to hunt with it once you get the permit. Had a buddy get a temp one after a surgery, but he healed up and had rehabbed everything by the time season came around and could use a bow again. Game and fish offers two types, both a permanent disability one and an annual. Permit valid: Does not expire unless the medical certification portion of the application indicates the person has a temporary physical disability; then the crossbow permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date the medical certification portion of the application was signed by the healthcare provider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
