Longbow, recurve, compound or crossbow all have limited range. It's truly not a much of a debate beings most hunters use these for hunting closes up and personal. 30 yards a long shot for a longbow or recurve for most. 50yards is a long shot for compounds and cross bows for most. Some can use either to extend that range but most fall in those categories. I say let them use whatever they want in any season. I personally would choose either a recurve or a compound, crossbows are cumbersome if your stalking. I currently shoot a compound.