Bows & Crossbows

Bows win on boss damage and endless ammo, while crossbows dominate crowded village raids with shield-piercing arrows and explosive firework rockets.

Draw your crossbow without straining your back. Step into the stirrup, use a rope cocker to halve the effort, and lift with your legs until it clicks.

Zero your Ravin R20 at 20 yards with the dial knobs, then adjust only the scope speed ring at 50 yards to keep every distance marker dead center.

Tape four pencils into a sturdy frame, attach a pen tube track, and rig a binder clip trigger. Build a working mini launcher that shoots safely in minutes.

Turn the top dial for shot height and the side dial for left or right. Learn which way to turn each knob at 20 yards to walk your arrow into the bullseye.

Crossbow scopes do not follow the arrow. The dials move your shot toward the bullseye, not the hole. See which way to turn each knob without wasting arrows.

Crossbows do kick, but they jump forward rather than slamming back into your shoulder. See what the vibration feels like so you can shoot without flinching.

Local pro shops offer assembly and cocking help, while online stores have broader selection. Use your skill level and local shipping rules to decide.

Big-box home centers rarely stock Crossbow brush killer, but farm stores and rural co-ops keep it in stock. Verify state shipping rules before ordering online.

Step into the foot stirrup, hook your rope cocker evenly, and pull with your legs until the latch clicks to draw your crossbow safely without back strain.

Crossbow restringing costs hinge on bow style. Recurve bows allow cheap DIY swaps, while compound bows require archery shop labor and special press tools.

Safely uncock your Ravin bow without firing an arrow. Use the crank handle and release button to ease string tension down without violent kickback.

Crossbow rules depend on your state and birth year. A standard hunter ed card often works, but some states require a bowhunter course before you buy a tag.

Daryl carries different bows across the show, from a compact camo model to tactical compound rigs. See what he shoots each season and what you can buy today.

Most states do not require a permit to buy or own a crossbow, but hunting requires a license. Check local city laws before shooting targets in your backyard.

Crossbows are legal to own and target shoot in California, but hunting requires a general firearm tag unless you hold an approved state disability permit.

Mix 1 to 1.33 ounces of Crossbow per gallon of water for soft weeds, or up to 4 ounces for woody brush. Use exact tablespoon amounts to clear briars safely.

New York has not passed full crossbow hunting for early bow season. Current 2026 rules limit use to regular firearms, muzzleloader season, and medical permits.

Oregon bans crossbow hunting for all game animals, even with a disability permit. See the 2026 rules, private pest exceptions, and legal vertical bow gear.

Crossbow rules in bow season depend on your state. Some allow all hunters, while others require disability permits, age waivers, or specific pull weights.