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Originally posted by pav:
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Originally posted by jjas:
[b] pav
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Like I said, never say never...
And that's my point.......

In 2012/13 in Ohio, there were 35,000 bucks killed with bows. Of those 35,000 bucks, 20,000 (or nearly 60%) were killed with crossbows.

And if you don't think that as more states allow crossbows to be used in the archery seasons and those type of numbers continue to rise throughout the country that pressure for inclusion of some of these bucks will build on the P&Y club....well, let's just say...we'll have to agree to disagree.

Ultimately, what I think will likely happen is (@ the very least) P&Y will add a crossbow section to the records. It would appease the vertical bow hunter and recognize the crossbow hunter.

For in the end.....hunter attitudes change, equipment changes and clubs and organizations who hope to remain viable must change too.
Well, coming from a long term active member of P&Y....I think you greatly underestimate the resolve of the Club.

(i.e. don't hold your breath) [/b]
I'm hardly holding my breath over any of this, and I certainly realize that P&Y is slow to change. But...having said that, I still think we'll see that as time passes, and the membership "turns over" (and newer members embrace other equipment choices), things that appear to have been written in stone will become less of a big deal to others and thus....change will occur.

But as in many things, time will tell....

Have a good day.