RE: new york
IMO part of the problem getting xbows in NYS is the low ratio of deer to deer bow hunter, which is around 4.7 to 1.
You folks in NYS have a rough row to hoe when they don't even allow them for disabled. I don't call blowing a tube/trigger "allowed" btw.
If you are a member of the ACF and get the HBM magazine, you are aware of the efforts of some to further your cause. If not, you might want to consider joining, you get alot of twang for the buck. Good luck to ya'll