(AP) — A mix of premium access to hunting land, legal changes and popular culture is fueling a bow hunting boom in Connecticut. Northwest Sporting Goods in Winsted opened an archery range and shop last year in response to rising demand. [...] he is seeing a huge increase in women interested in shooting conventional bows. With their rifle stocks and telescopic sights, people often find crossbows easier and more accurate than more conventional bows. A crossbow bolt is nowhere near as fast as a bullet, and deer move at the twang of a string, which can cause a missed shot if the distance is too great, experts say. Hall said it simply isn't ethical to try to shoot with a crossbow beyond 20 to 25 yards, at least not for people new to crossbows. Hunting experts also say a far longer season and easier, less restrictive land requirements have tempted many hunters to take up bows. For archers, the deer-hunting season opened Sept.