Well to me theres nothing like having a buck come in grunting with his head down in the chase mode. and then to take such a fine animal with a bow. "awesome" I usually rifle hunt, but since ive been bow hunting if I dont have that bow in my hand i feel naked. its like leaving your watch at home. Ive practiced and spent so much time with the bow that i know im good with it and feel confident. but with the rifle...... well leave it on the shelf. And to tell the truth ive killed every deer with the rifle within bow range. I think hunting with the bow is more of a challenge and it gives the animal a fighting chance. with the rifle any one can reach out to one 200 yds out. and really you dont have to worry to much on camo and scent if your hunting in a box over looking a field. but with a bow everything has got to be just right and to get a mature deer within bow range theres nothing like it. if I were you I would hunt that 125 acres with the bow only. Good luck to whatever ya do