RE: Why are crossbows illegal?
The "point" i see here is the fear of allowing crossbows in other states during the archery season because of unethical hunters wanting an extended season. The point was made that alot of gun hunters would take up the crossbow just to give them an extended season. This relates to laziness in ther preparation and basically wounded deer. In other words they would not respect the true sport of bow hunting. I agree with you here. So i would assume the problem here is the "un ethical" hunter in the woods rather the type of bow used.
The outdoors is yours, treat it with RESPECT!!!