So it looks like Ohio allows crossbows during early archery whereas other neighboring states reserve the use of crossbows during early archery to the old and disabled (as Indiana has in the past). I did not realize that Ohio allowed crossbows during early archery. Maybe once the folks that think that crossbows are like guns get a little experience, the woods will clear out. I also have used guns crossbows and compound bows to hunt deer, but enjoy the early archery season best due to the predominance of hunters, rather than shooters in the woods. Just my opinion and experience, but maybe things are different in other places. I'd be happy if only bows and muzzleloaders were legal deer weapons (in seperate seasons). Then folks would take good shots. If deer management is the goal, open a night doe season in January with machine guns.
