RE: My First AR Buck and 1st Bowkill!!
Hey guys,
The reason for the muzzleloader shot: The spot where the buck crashed didn't offer a good shot with a bow, as there were too many limbs and branches in the way to shoot through. I was also scared that if I got down out of my stand and tried to get over to him, that he would find the strength to get up and try to run, I have had a buck do this before and he ended up getting shot by another hunter!! So I learned from that mistake, and wanted to go ahead and finish him.
And yes, during a muzzleloader season in AR, you can hunt with archery equipment, as long as you follow the other harvest restrictions that go along with the muzzleloader season.