I'm wondering the same thing. MD rifle opens this weekend, but unfortunately, my rifle spot has fell through. I have to hunt at my grandmothers instead. This is a good spot for deer, but sits between
3 houses. I trust myself only to take a good, safe shot, but still feel uneasy about being around 3 houses. I've decided to either take the muzzleloader or the bow. I feel the .270 would be just asking for trouble. I'm kind of leaning towards the muzzleloader just because of a longer range than the bow (but shorter than the .270).
Don't get me wrong, I love the bow, but the deer are going to be spooky, the range is shorter, and I have to wear blaze orange by law.
I think this would be stacking the deck against myself to take the bow on the opener.