Being an old phart, mine is free, except the permits. I have always gotten them all for me and the wife. We don't hit the woods much anymore but always felt my money went to a good cause. I aways get my son his for CHRISTMAS. The whole 9 yards. Looks like it'll be a doozie this year for 3 of us.
I've been using one for a few years. Taken a couple deer and assorted small game. Not a rifle for sure. If you can't miss a season don't whine about the law.
Was out this AM. Mom with a youg one. Lowered the crossbow and told Mama she got lucky. She actually raised a paw like a thank you. Both were super healthy looking. Stash
Walmart sells lead bbs. They are splatter on hard impact from a bb rifle. Not cheap but for just a few loads it wouldn't be tooooooooo bad. I'm going to make up some Speer shot capsules for my 357 ported snubbie... Stash