Up here in Vermont, they have discussed the possibility of making crossbows legal. A little mixed emotions from myself. I'm also worried that the woods will get crowded, but would feel good if my daughters would take up bow hunting. I purchased a new crossbow last year when I went to Ohio for a week long bow hunting trip. I shot a 6 pointer. Not the biggest but loved the idea of shooting a deer with a new style of weapon. I bought the Barnett Vengeance. Super bow, much quieter then the standard crossbow, and very fast (350 fps). $700 on ebay and the archery shop wanted $900.