On the Ohio DNR websight

Crossbow deer kills for 2007-2008 42292
Verticle Bows 36347


But from my woods time I'd put the actual numbers afield much more skewed than this.

It's my opinion, that less skilled hunters take up the crossbow as a quick fix to get into the woods.

THIS DOES NOT REFLECT, those of you serious about the sport. Those of you that are serious enough to join a web based sight and talk about your passion 24/7/365. This is not a dig in anyway, just the percieved easy way out for many, weekend warriors.