My understanding is the xbow season has passed in Md. also. If this is the case then why is is up for debate? You lost. Get over it and spit out the bitter pill you have in your mouth.
Whatever makes you sleep better. I know the truth. Xbow season didn't "pass" as you say, but its proposed.
Well, It does, in fact, look like you lost.
Good for Maryland.
Per Marylands Department of Natural Resources web site.
Crossbow Use
Crossbows may be used to hunt any game species during any open season where a vertical bow may be used (excluding waterfowl and certain furbearers). Crossbows can now be used during the entire deer bow season in all counties. The Crossbow Permit for disabled hunters is no longer needed. The
definition of ‘bow’ now includes vertical bows (compound, recurve or straight limb bows) and crossbows.
A similar proposal is up in Florida but on private land only. Hopefully Florida will also allow crossbows during archery season.