Ahhhh, but it wasnt just public sentiment!. The staff reccommendation was either for more study before full inclusion of the crossbow or a more gradual introduction.



As for the BOC going against hunters before, once again, the majority was not and is not against the deer program. They have been loud but are still the minoroty in terms of percentage of all who voiced an opinion on the issue.

Solid science first, then do their best to go with public opinion within the science. Thats the way the deer program has been handled but the xbow vote went against both and this was a step towards correcting it.

It is a shame for those that spent the money on new equipmnet but according to the bow shops I've talked to, there was really no big sales yet. They were gearing up for big sales in September. And THAT just reinforces the concerns that some here have had about just who would gravitate toward crossbows.