Even if you allow crossbows, the number of archers is dropping...Hmmm...how long till the archery kill drops enough that they let in guns to control the herd??? Seems that rather than fighting crossbows, you should be embracing them and making more efforts to get bows...ANY bows...in new peoples hands rather than waste you time fighting an archery weapon that may increase your ranks and give you more clout against the antis and gun hunters.
It seems you missed the entire point of thread....Its a myth that letting crossbows in will strengthen the numbers... See the data I provided..
OK...here is a good one...how many are bowhunter safety instructors in your states???
NASP instructors??? SCA marshals???of any other thing that gets bows into peoples hands and helps promote the sport? I am sure many of you are. Those that are not have no room to complain about the situation of a drop in archers....
After 2 years of secretary of the MS Bowhunters Association and about to go on my another 2yr term, I can assure you I've done my part in promoting, protecting, and preserving bowhunting in this state.