Good summary Piglet.. That puts it in perspective. Add to it the comments by Boo in a later post,regarding hunt quality during the regular season and we have the issue in a nutshell.

I don't feel anyone will "lose" anything...or even have to give up a part of a special archery season. Seems to me many of those who are opposed to the inclusion of crossbows in the archery season anticipate hordes of crossbow bearing neophytes and clowns entering their exclusive domain. That would not be the case. Most of us would simply like to have the same opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of the earlier season..on an equal basis.