I have never heard thatbowhunting was more humane then rifle hunt but I have heard that there are fewer deer not found during the bow season. I not sure if this is the case or not. You have to understand that the loss of deer while bow hunting is amplified due to the fact it is a bowhunting forum. I wonder if we would find the same stories in the gun hunting forum. You make a good point though, Ialso have never had a deer move after I shot it with a gun. They always drop in their tracks. I have also never lost a deer bow hunting either. I hope I didn't just jinx myself. I don't know if ethical is the right word to use here. Good discussion though.