Syracuse.com - Serviceman in Virginia: What's the big deal with crossbows in NY?

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"Since I've lived in Virginia, I've had to change my views on hunting," he said.

Scott Davis, 31, formerly of Canastota and currently in the U.S. Navy, responded to my Sunday column on crossbows.

He wrote: "I was born and raised in upstate. I am active duty militiary stationed in Virginia. I was reading the article about the crossbows in Sunday's paper and I am amazed that people have such a problem with crossbows. Since I've lived in Virginia, I've had to change my views on hunting.

"Hunting deer with dogs is allowed, no hunting on Sunday (it's considered a 'day of rest') and crossbows are considered archery equipment, not firearms. There is no early archery season. It just runs during shotgun season and starts on the same day.

"Crossbows are a great way to get older people out early in the season and have a better chance on getting a deer before they are all nocturnal. The accuracy of people using a crossbow is a lot better then using a bow. Less deer being injured by conventional bow hunters.

"By the way, I use a convention bow."

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