I think it is funny that you guys continue to argue that you have factual information showing no negative effect on archery seasons.
Data, you of all people should know (I mean seeing is how you think you know everything) it takes several well planned observational experiments to gather any sort of statistically significant data that can be called factual. The problem here is that there is not a single person on the face of the planet that is collecting any factual data related to the crossbow's negative effects on archery season. Do you want to know why? Most of the variables that would signify a negative impact are, for the most part, immeasurable. I mean come on, you don't expect us to think that harvest numbers are going to show all of the possible impacts crossbows are having do you?
The day you can show me a peer-reviewed scholarly study into the effects of crossbows on archery season is the day I will buy any of your crap you claim to be facts.
I'm sorry but you are wrong big time!
DNR from all of the states are constantly observing herd numbers and are constantly monitoring hunter compaints and disputes. If there was a problem with crossbow hunters in the woods the same time as the "bow hunters" then you would know it!
That is the worst excuse I have heard! I know that here in Illinois when you check your deer in you are asked several questions from what type of weapon you used to what other types of animals you saw to if you had any problems or disputes with any other hunters. What do you think they do with that information? wipe there asses with it? No it is used to help manage the herds and keep everything running smooth for hunters.
So for you to just dismiss and discount the states that do allow crossbows as a VALID source of determining if they (crossbows) could be allowed into the archery season of other states, shows your lack of understanding of how the DNR works and your complete contemptment towards crossbows for no other reason than ignorance and or selfishness.