If you are interested in U.S. states and their laws reagarding crossbows, here is the complete directory.

http://www.barnettcrossbows.com/cros...ons/index.html

Not sure I really buy into your trophy whitetail theory gander when the majority of Alberta whitetail seasons include a general tag for a rifle but states do vary widely on their acceptance of crossbows. You might want to rethink the trophy whitetail arguement though....I think there are few other factors at work