Muley, I don't think there is any doubt that recurves allow a lot more flexibility in hunting situations than compounds do. They are far better than compounds when you have to act fast or lose an opportunity... especially when you're hunting in heavy cover and those elk just suddenly appear, close enough to blow snot on you.[:-]
By the way, I think it stinks that some moderator didn't think this was an appropriate subject for the bowhunting forum. Don't know why pondering whether a recurve might be better suited for certain hunting situations than a compound would be any different than comparing single cams to duals and hybrids, or fingers release vs mechanical release, or carbon arrows vs aluminum. It's definitely a bowhunting question and most certainly falls under the guidelines to be allowed on that forum.
If we're not allowed to mention traditional gear on that forum any longer, I won't be participating there again. [>:]