I could support crossbows statewide only if solid evidence can be produced from area 2B (where crossbows are now legal in the general archery season) showing that hunter numbers the harvest did not change in such a proportion that could become a threat to season length in the remainder of the state.
Correct me if I am wrong , but I believe X-bows were legalized in 2B in 2004. Here is the archery buck harvest from 2003 to 2006.
2003-1,740
2004-2,140
2005-2,720
2006-2,910
In an increasing herd I don't think those numbers represent a significant increase due to x-bows.