ORIGINAL: Pawildman
........I don't know either. I just remember the screaming, wailing and gnashing of teeth when the compound was introduced. It was predicted that it would be the total downfall of archery and anyone with one was certain to kill a deer.
Uhhhh....didn't happen......
Exactly!
The same exact 'stuff' was predicted then, (yet Never came to be, wasn't true then and certainly isn't now as there are Many more deer now compared to then)..... and this is the exact same thing, the only difference is "then" there were not nearly as many deer anywhere as they are now!
NO one is asking for anyone to be forced to use a crossbow, only that those who wish to use another BOW (crossbow) be allowed to do so in PUBLIC seasons.....exactly as happened with compounds......
Question:
Who "thinks" we would have a bow ONLY season Now, had compounds not been included?
Keep in mind that over 90% hunt with compounds today.....
Seriously think about that and the implications now when we're losing hunters at an alarming rate.......and the Anti Hunting factions along with the AR groups wish to totally eliminate Bow hunting Nationwide.
Whatever your "stance" on this issue there is no disputing that full crossbow inclusion does aid in hunter recruitment and retention, the data proves that it does.