I dont know if cross bows would have a bad effect here or not but thats not really the issue. I'd like to see them leagalize it during firearms seasons in bowhunting only areas but dont really think its fair to bunch it in with bow season just because they shoot arrows.
The arguement that compounds are easier than traditional doesn't cut it either. I liken it to saying, regarding muzzleloaders that a cap & ball is easier than a flintlock & its allowed during muzzleloader so why cant I use my 30/06?
Its not the same period. If it ever does happen here I think we can kiss our 4&1/2 month archery season goodbye. Probly see an increase in accidents due to accidental discharges as I'm sure many guys are gonna load their xbow upon entering the woods (something that cant happen with a bow) & likely be pulling them up trees even loaded. Not real easy to unload one without shooting it.
If they do legalize it I'll likely use one but dont think it'll be the same. I have one now, put a lazer sight on it & I can kill my 3d target at 25 yards from the hip. Just put the dot on what you wanna shoot & squeeze the trigger. That with a cheapo Barnett wildcat. Not bowhunting IMO.