re: For the first time in my life, I'm tempted by a crossbow

Here is how I look at bow season. Other than the peak day of the rut, it's the best opportunity to kill a good buck. They aren't as jumpy, and easier to bait them in. (Yes I bait during bow season). If I would have had a rifle during these bow hunts I'd have several more mounts on the wall.

It's a good trade off restricting myself to a bow to somewhat level the playing field. I have no issues with that. My biggest issue is the type of stand needed to bow hunt from. I have to find time to hang 3 lock ons this week where I already have a ladder stand. I could rifle hunt out of a bow stand but with kids that's not an option