I am an NYB member and was at this press conference. The bill as it was that day was still not to put the crossbow in the firearms season but in archery season. Senator Valesky himself had no idea of what his own bill had in it. We met with his staff right after that press conference and the language was changed. NYB has never opposed the crossbow in a firearm season. There were NO anti hunters anywhere in that building. The writer of the news article has been an NYB hater for many years as are several others (some of whom are actually NYB members!) and they all buy ink by the 55 gallon drum. They won't print the truth and we can't compete with writers that are given free equipment & trips to promote a superior weapon by waving the handicapped, women & children flag. As soon as another state bowhunting organization starts up that does more to promote & preserve bowhunting in NY, I'll join. Until then, NYB is my organization.
