What I don't get is why its such a big deal, if you don't want to use a xbow during archery season don't. If someone else does, how is it going to make any difference to you. Now if a xbow made a big bang like a shotgun or rifle and had the deer all running for their lives or going nocturnal that is one thing. I don't see someone using a xbow a few properties over making my compound bow hunting any different.