Wow,pretty sad state of affairs hunters are in right now.
Idealogic thinking backed by emotions is never the correct answer to anything.No weapon of any caliber or craftis any more dangerous then the other.I for over 30 years have hunted traditional bow<longbow>as well as blackpowder and compound bows,I see so much infighting in regards to this topic.Hunting legally is hunting legally.Thats the point.Any object including a marshmellow,is no more dangerous then the individual holding it.Semi autos are no more dangerous then single shot or bolt action clip type.Bow are no more dangerous then a sharp stick.In our quest to secure our hunting heritage,we have formed battle lines.Sad.One dont like compounds,one dont like crossbows,one dont like semis,one is afraid of larger calibers.WHY?If history is correct,and Im sure it is,sharp sticks were the original hunt utility.What would you say to hunting with a spear?And why.Its part of the history of our glorious heritage.We seem to have forgotten the reason we hunt,we have forggotten the feeling,the majesty,the sheer awe of nature itself,and replaced it with divisional idealistic thinking based on on our groups thinking.Hunting is hunting,a clean kill is a clean kill,skill is essential.To much time waisted feeding the enemy with our devisiveness,and not enough pronouncing our proud heritage.Hsus and peta and other orgs of disparing thought have sat back and fed on our own self obsorbtion.Do not deny you think one way is better then another in your heart,but have the focus and truth to stand up for anothers right to his idea within the law.Cannibals and useful idiots are just that today.If we spend our time deciding who hunts the correct way,with the correct inplement,we are eating our own heritage to its final skeletal remains.I have no more problem sharing my archery season with a crossbow hunter,then I have using my muzzleloader or bow during someones regular season.It is my choice,respect me for it.I will respect you just the same.A house devided folks will surely fall.Knowledge is the key to wisdom.And in hunting and the great outdoors,knowledge is safty.Now statistically,swimming is far more dangerous.Thats a fact.
Bless the wilderness

IRONHORSE