Originally Posted by
sproulman
you are right to a point..a recurve and compound bow takes skill to shoot..crossbow does not..so, crossbow puts more hunters in woods that would never be there in archery because they did not have time, skill, health or interestto shoot a recurve..THIS IS ONLY REASON THEY WANT CROSSBOWS BANNED IN THEIR SEASON..
hope this helps on REAL REASON..
I disagree with your opinion. I have shot both and the new compounds use very little skill. the ONLY advantage of the crossbow is it is ready to fire and you don't have to draw when your shot presents its-self! If you want to talk about skill-try shooting a longbow instinctively!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!