Chet.. I understand where you are coming from, and for the most part I agree.However, while you are enjoying the archery season in 408, some of us are omitted, being unable to participate in the early hunt for other species in say WMU 508 due to our preference for crossbows. IMHO this is not right.
The last thing I want to see is the hunting community split in to any more special interest groups. Special seasons do have their place, but not at the expense of others. Many of us simply want to participate in an early archery season that includes the use of crossbows. I really don't understand why this creates such a problem. I just don't see hordes of crossbows looming on the horizon.