RE: Take the shotgun or the bow?
It's a personal choice. I use to be into guns as much as I am into bow now. I still love guns, all kinds, and I really love deer hunting. Yes bowhunting is my favorite, but I still get great satisfaction from a well placed shot from my muzzle loader or 7mm mag. I do become more selective with a rifle though. Our gun season is in it's 2nd week. I had two deer in the freezer, but wanted one more, so last tuesday I Shot a small doe for the freezer. I knew it was small, and while it was not really a big challenge, the shot was well placed, the deer did not suffer one bit, and I have enough meat to last until next year. I wouldn't shoot a buck unless it was really nice. It's kind of funny though, most of my deer have been killed at 30 yards or so, well within my bow range. Take what you want, and don't let someone elses choice dictate yours.
TAKE YOUR KIDS HUNTING AND YOU WON'T BE HUNTING FOR YOUR KIDS