Good news for the crossbow folks.  Read up!!

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09198/984535-358.stm

that's good and this is also news.. allowing for crossbows..

this bill passed out of committee... so it goes for a vote soon...

HB 965 – Haluska (D)(PN 2435) Amends Title 34 (Game) further defining "bow" to include devices held in place by a brace secured around the body of the hunter. The term also includes the crossbow which, when used for hunting deer, bear or turkey, shall have a draw weight of no less than 125 pounds and shall use arrows tipped with broadheads of a cutting edge design. The legislation deletes language authorizing the issuance of a bow and arrow or cross bow permit to certain persons. (Prior Printer Number: 1102)

(PN 1102) Amends Title 34 (Game) further defining "bow" to include devices held in place by a brace secured around the body of the hunter or is triggered with the aid of a mechanical device. The term also includes the crossbow which, when used for hunting deer, bear or turkey, shall have a draw weight of no less than 125 pounds and shall use arrows tipped with broadheads of a cutting edge design. The legislation deletes language authorizing the issuance of a bow and arrow or cross bow permit to certain persons.