I've read that the latest retractable broadheads are absolutely deadly (the first prototypes invented years ago sucked). Far more effective than standard triple or 4-blade fixed and even better than cut-on-contact. I've heard many, many accounts of deer falling where the arrow hit em'; no running or anything. Also, the retractables leave major blood trails. I understand the WA Dept. of Fish and Game won't allow their use for fear that poorly shot animals hit in non-vital areas may not allow the arrow to work it's way free (whatever that means) or be removed by the deer/elk itself, due to the barbed nature of the design. However, given the fact that the retractables fly like field points and are inherently more accurate than standard broadheads, it only makes sense to allow hunters to use them. Why not??? We want archers making clean, fast kills with accurate hits, right? We don't want animals lost due to inaccuracy or inability to find them due to a light blood trail. Archers still have to get close and still have to practice with their bows. Why not allow the use of these improved and more deadly broadheads?? I only see them as decreasing lost animals and resulting in faster kills. What is bad about that? Polite opinions welcome.