David,
I think for the most part that may be a correct statement.
Or atleast based on location and closeness to the gereral public. I know at Quantico Marine Corps. Base, you must "Qualify" to hunt "Main Side" where the housing and most activity takes palce, If you hunt off "Main Side" (Alot more land) where there is very little activity other than the training that they will close an area for, you do NOT have to qualify with a bow.