Just categorized differently because of some components.
Yep--like a flint lock muzzleloader, in-line muzzleloader, single-shot rifle, semi-auto rifle, and automatic rifle are all categorized differently because of some components.Nobody seems to have a problem understanding why you can't use a semi-auto in muzzleloader season, or a full auto in any season.
so why not hunt during the early season or if it makes you feel better give them their own season like bp/muzzleloader?
If you mean why not allow them in archery season, I've answered that time and again already.
As for giving them their own season, see my first post on page 40--first paragraph.
Chad