Sure, crossbows have been around longer than compound bows, but look at it this way, a compound bow is an upscale version of a recurve, the crossbow you have is an upscale version of the oldest crossbows. Which upscale version of bow has been around longer???? Yep, compound.

Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)