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[WNYBuckHunter]

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but its easier and quieter with a cross bow you can shoot 50 yrds at night.

Given perfect conditions, sure, then you can walk around through the dark and track the deer with flashlights, attracting attention, etc. It would be alot easier to use a 22 shot to their head and drop them where they are standing. Not much noise, can get out alot further than a crossbow with more consistency.

You could shoot your bow out to 50 yards at night as well.

While we are in speculation mode as to how this crime was pulled off, heres mine, maybe it was an NYB member trying to provide proof of their organization's claims.

[SteveB]

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I think the point erussel was trying to make was that crossbows could become the weapon of choice for poachers.Their quiet and can be shot from inside a vehicle.That doesnt  mean that they should be outlawed.

As others said, why could they become if they are not now? Anyone in the state can own one now.
tell me you base your opinion on having researched states where crossbows have been legal to hunt with and you have the figures that prove they are the poachers weapon of choice. Looking forward to reading the reports.

[SteveB]

I'd also be interested in seeing a target someone shot at 50 yds at night from inside a vehicle - heck a video would most likely be entertaining.