macbe,

I love hunting and just being in the woods and if you are similar to me in that manner, than what you use to hunt deer should not matter, as long as it conforms with the laws of the land. Now I too have a compound bow and know that using my bow takes lots of practice to tune it and get it working just so. Compounds and crossbows have been in existance for many years, and they both have their pluses and minuses. I don't think you will ever change the opinions of traiditional compond bow hunters that crossbows have a place in bow hunting when they hunt, but know this, I applaud you for continuing with your love of this sport. My neighbor was hit by a truck a few years back and can not bring his arm all the way up to support a bow and he is looking towards purchasing a crossbow. He misses going hunting with the bow.

I wish you many years of successful hunting with your crossbow.

T