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WHO USES CROSSBOWS? Crossbows have a great many uses within the community, some of which may not be widely known. Crossbow hunting is the most widely practised activity, accounting for perhaps 95% of crossbow use. Bowhunters of all sorts are very effective in controlling feral animals and other legitimate game. Property owners are far more likely to allow archers and crossbow shooters onto their land because the projectiles do not carry far and there is no excessive noise to concern neighbours. Small property owners who have close neighbours and problems with feral and other animals can effectively and safely control the situation with crossbows without troubling the neighbours. Crossbow target shooters are largely compatible with archers and can be integrated within the network of archery clubs. Arbalists can shoot side by side with archers using the same infrastructure. Arbalists often use smaller target faces. The crossbow allows shooters with back and shoulder problems to remain competitive. Disabled people can also shoot the crossbow.   Crossbows are used by arborists and powerline builders to shoot lines over trees and gullies. Crossbows are also used by veterinarians and wildlife relocation people for propelling tranquiliser darts. Crossbows are used by scientists in the Antarctic and people undertaking research on marine animals. Crossbows are generally not used by criminals. The crossbow is slow and cumbersome and is essentially a single shot device. Crossbows may also be used in the film, television and for theatrical productions and may be owned by museums and collectors.