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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
April 4, 2005 - Introduced by Representatives Kestell, Gunderson, M. Williams,
Hines, Pettis, Molepske, Owens, Musser, Hahn, Ott, Mursau, Albers,
Kreibich, Lothian, Nerison and Krawczyk, cosponsored by Senators
Reynolds and Grothman. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
AB286,1,2
1An Act to amend 29.171 (4) (b) (intro.); and
to create 29.171 (4) (bc) of the
2statutes;
relating to: bows used for hunting.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, crossbows may be used for hunting by persons with certain
disabilities, persons who are visually handicapped, and residents who are age 65 or
older. For a crossbow to be used in hunting, it must meet certain specifications,
including a minimum draw weight of 100 pounds. If a compound bow has a device
that holds the bow at full draw (a draw-lock), that compound bow is considered a
crossbow.
This bill eliminated the 100-pound draw weight minimum for compound bows
that are equipped with a device that holds the bow at full draw.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB286, s. 1
3Section
1. 29.171 (4) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.171
(4) (b) (intro.)
Crossbows
Except as provide in par. (bc), crossbows used
5in hunting as authorized by a Class A, Class B or Class C permit issued under s.
629.193 (2) or under this subsection or as authorized under sub. (2m) or s. 29.164 (2)
7(b) shall meet all of the following specifications:
AB286, s. 2
1Section
2. 29.171 (4) (bc) of the statutes is created to read:
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29.171
(4) (bc) A compound bow equipped with a device that holds the bow at
3full draw but that is not constructed with a stock and designed to be shot from the
4shoulder with one hand is exempt from the specification under par. (b) 2.
