What attracted me to compound bow hunting was the challenge...and after 2 years it is still a challenge. Trying to stand up, get the bow pulled back, wait for the shot as the strain starts to build, trying to run through a mental checklist of all the things I need to do to make a consistent good shot. In my mind that is what makes archery special.

Resting an X-gun on the climber rail, aiming with a scope, and pulling a gun trigger misses the whole point of archery season.

I hope West Virginia continues to buck the trend.

My fear is that X-gun use will result in higher 'bow season' kills and therefore bow season will get shrunk down into a 2 week season similiar to muzzle loader season. That would really suck as I enjoy being out in the woods with the possibility of taking that trohy buck or fat meat doe.

I guess I will pose that question: Are you willing to sacrifice the nice long bow season by including in it a weapon that is much easier to use and efficient at killing deer?