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To Cock Or Not To Cock Your Crossbow

This is a safety dilemna many face when crossbow hunting from treestands. Where always taught to never climb a treestand with a loaded weapon, yet cocking a crossbow while teetering 18ft up on a little treestand platform doesn’t seem much less foolish. What to do?

Written by Mark Metzlov

A certified "Crossbow Guru," with over 35 years of bowhunting experience Mark loves to test new crossbow models at the range, and in the woods during hunting season. Mark is also a top-notch wild game chef who can cook up a wicked venison burger on a moment's notice!

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