I do still hunt with a gun, but I am not as passionate about it and look at it as a way to fill the freezer and spend time outside and most importantly time with friends/family. I shot a pretty good buck this weekend with my rifle and while he was probably the largest body deer I have killed he certainly wasn't the most rewarding hunt I have had or the most memorable. The best time of the hunt was looking for the deer with my best bud and his dad who is the landowner, and the camraderie we all had while butchering and processing the deer.It was a beautiful morning outside that dayand I know he will eat good and I certainly would rather be doing that than sitting on the couch.

With all that said, if I didn't have friends/family to gun hunt with and share the experience, I don't think I would be out there. I would rather be inside polishing my indoor game with the bow. If I didn't have friends/family to hunt with during archery season, I would definitely still be out there just as much.