Why do they allow people with disabilities to use crossbows? Why don't they let them use shotguns? Because crossbows have all the characteristics of other bows (lethal distance, noise etc.) but are easier to use.

Bow hunters help to control deer populations near builtup areas where rifles would never be allowed. They get an extended season because they are not efficient killing weapons when compared to rifles. If hunters don't control the deer poulation alternate means will be used (sterilization etc.). Add antihinting groups getting seasons cut back or areas closed and this discussion means nothing.

People need to focus on the long term not the short term gains. In Canada we'll all be hunting with black powder and bows in the future. The government knows that they aren't weapons of mass destruction but they provide a service in controlling deer etc. while keeping the tourist dollars coming in.

Dan O.