Once againyour "my season" has come out.Put all together.northern and southern zones,archery is the longest season,with 5 weeks in the southern zone alone.Not to mention the special 'late archery season".Plus you have the opportunity during regular.How would you feel about firearm hunters scoffing you out of the regular season?As far as the get a bow statement,like Ive said before,Ive been bowhunting for over 30 years,so thats a mute point.I was long bow hunting when compounds were a fight as JL stated.I have not now nor ever will have a problem with a crossbow hunter,hunting on my land or elswhere during regular archery season.IT IS A BOW,NOT A FIREARM.And JL,thank you for your service to this country,SALUTE!I see your from Fort Drum,any chance Ya know Scott Wooley from Fatmans Choppers?lol...Thanks Sylvan for your intellect and positive attitude in this very important matter.