I rifle hunt opening weekend of rifle season because in MO you have to purchase a rifle tag to bow hunt. They close bow season during the rifle season unless you are using your rifle permit to bowhunt. Before i started bowhunting really hard I just rifle hunted, and a few years ago i bought a brand new rifle, so i have to get my moneys worth. I love bowhunting way more than rifle hunting, but it is just a change of pace.