Let me tell you why I THINK datamax even started this thread.

There have been countless threads on this board over the recent months, where the compound bow hunters have been crucifying crossbow hunters, saying that they aren't as worthy as the almighty bowhunter. First, let me say that I don't hunt with a crossbow. I've never even shot one for that matter. The point that datamax is making is that all hunting weapons have their own similarities and their own differences. A 7mm is different than a .243, which is different than a 12 gauge slug gun, which is different than a muzzleloader. By the same token, a longbow differs from a compound, just as a compound differs from a crossbow.

For everybody complaining that there should be different seasons for "bows" (longbows and compounds) vs. crossbows, there could just as easily be a separate season for longbows vs. compound bows. If you want to hunt with a longbow, good for you. If you'd prefer a compound bow, kudos. Or, if you'd rather use a crossbow, go for it. Let's just stop pi$$ing and moaning about what others use to hunt and go enjoy the outdoors.

QUIT KEEPING SCORE ON WHAT TYPE OF BOW YOUR NEIGHBOR USES! LET'S JUST HUNT BY THE RULES AND HAVE FUN!