The argument for consideration here is if cross bows should be allowed for use during the archery season for deer. These crossbows are probably four times easier to kill a deer than a normal vertical bow. The archery season often requires skill, patience and more time than gun season and the harvest numbers are minimized.
Crowsbows on the other hand is much more like a short range rifle. It somewhat defeats the purpose of an archery season.
I understand the argument. I disagree with it.