Are crossbows limiting archery participation and education in Maine?

Are crossbows limiting archery participation and education in Maine?

The Maine Bowhunters Association recently announced plans to shut down due to shrinking membership and participation, which it linked to growing popularity of crossbows in the state. Maine’s crossbow laws have been a source of division for years, primarily due to a fundamental disagreement between traditional bowhunters and crossbow advocates about what constitutes legitimate archery hunting. The association argued that including crossbows would…