Archery Park No Longer Allows... Archery

[Jim Sr]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.

The city's Archery Park may need a name change. How about No-Archery Park? Tom Draper and his bowhunting friends have practiced archery at the park for more than 20 years, and he was surprised recently when he found a sign that cited a city ordinance prohibiting firearms - including bows and arrows.

"Several archers that I've talked to are kind of in disbelief," Draper said. "For all these years it's been there for the public to use. ... It was so convenient. And there was the camaraderie. During peak time it wasn't uncommon to have seven or eight guys down there."

The park is next to the Eau Claire River, and the city had developed earthen berms and even an archery tower for deer hunters to practice shooting from a platform.

Strange

 

[K31]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.

The city's Archery Park may need a name change. How about No-Archery Park? Tom Draper and his bowhunting friends have practiced archery at the park for more than 20 years, and he was surprised recently when he found a sign that cited a city ordinance prohibiting firearms - including bows and arrows.

"Several archers that I've talked to are kind of in disbelief," Draper said. "For all these years it's been there for the public to use. ... It was so convenient. And there was the camaraderie. During peak time it wasn't uncommon to have seven or eight guys down there."

The park is next to the Eau Claire River, and the city had developed earthen berms and even an archery tower for deer hunters to practice shooting from a platform.

Strange

Since when is a bow and arrow a firearm? Were they shooting flaming arrows?

 

[deerslayer79]

Something sounds a touch on the shady side about that deal.

 

[xd40c]

Let's see...Wisconsin...every bit as liberal MD or MA. I'll bet if you read law closely, pea shooters are also outlawed. You could put an eye out with one of those things.

Yep a quick check: RIGHT DENIED! No carry in WI.

 

[Jim Sr]

Let's see...Wisconsin...every bit as liberal MD or MA. I'll bet if you read law closely, pea shooters are also outlawed. You could put an eye out with one of those things.

Yep a quick check: RIGHT DENIED! No carry in WI.

Question:
What is the difference between an Archery Bow, and a Hunting Bow?

 

[K31]

Question:
What is the difference between an Archery Bow, and a Hunting Bow?

People were obviously using "assault bows". Bows painted black or camouflage with pistol-like grips and capable of firing several arrows without the need to go down range to retrieve them. Also characteristic of these are the "high capacity" quivers capable of holding more than 3 arrows. Won't someone think of the children!

 

[tundramuscle03]

People were obviously using "assault bows". Bows painted black or camouflage with pistol-like grips and capable of firing several arrows without the need to go down range to retrieve them. Also characteristic of these are the "high capacity" quivers capable of holding more than 3 arrows. Won't someone think of the children!

I want one!!! I want one!!! I want one!!!....

 

[Jim Sr]

I want one!!! I want one!!! I want one!!!....

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