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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Mother of alleged shooter says she lived in fear ... New Medford police station almost ready for action ... Medford mayor vetoes Patridge as city manager ... Mother of alleged shooter says she lived in fear ... New Medford police station almost ready for action ... Medford mayor vetoes Patridge as city manager ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: New airbows not legal for hunting in Oregon Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I was thumbing through a magazine and came across an advertisement for something called an "airbow." It seems to be an air gun that shoots an arrow. Is that a legal weapon in the state of Oregon? — James, Medford An airgun that is used to shoot arrows via compressed air is not legal for hunting in Oregon, but it can be used to target shoot where target shooting is legal, says Michelle Dennehy, Wildlife Division spokeswoman for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. That puts them in the same category as crossbows, which are illegal as a hunting weapon. Compared to other states, Oregon has relatively strict rules for hunting methods, weapons and even decoys. For instance, Oregon bans the attachment of electronic devices, such as scopes, to bows. And only recently has Oregon allowed lighted arrow nocks, but only if their sole function is to increase the visibility of a shot arrow. It's always been an Oregon thing to keep hunting relatively simple and less encumbered by technology, all in the name of "fair chase." More than a decade ago, for instance, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission banned the use of motorized decoys, including so-called "roboducks," and banned the use of holograms as decoys even before any such decoys were invented. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501