I am able to spend time in the woods from Oct 1 until Feb 30 because I bow hunt.
In my state crossbows are legal and I switched to a Xbow when Arthritics started causing problems in my shoulders. I will say if you are mainly interested in hunting and not target shooting the Xbow is a great choice set up correctly it eliminates the need for a great deal of practice it shoots the same trajectory as a bow with a shorter arrow so it does not carry well for long distance but for up to 35 yards it is a great weapon for deer hunting. I have never lost a deer with mine if you wait until they are in range and standing still you will do well.