I am afraid to look where this thread could be headed. I think you might have stirred up a whole new can of worms with this one....

...as for myself. I have no problem with a crossbow being a legitimate hunting weapon. I do not feel that they should be in the woods at the same time as a compound or longbow (besides for handicapped hunters) but I do feel they should be given their own "season".....possibly in conjuction with muzzleloaders.

Just my opinion.