I don't really agree with that statement. Bow and shotgun hunting the birds is a totally different ball game and the methods that each employ actually have very little in common. Run and gun tactics with the scattergun are totally different then actually learning the ways of the bird and setting up for a point blank ambushes with your bow. Granted, most shotgun shot opsrun nearly100% if you're talking about simply getting the bird within 50 yards or so. However, you truly get to LEARN the bird and it's habits and traits by choosing to bowhunt them. In fact, it's safe to say that I know of several friends that have only bowhunted them and they have learned FAR more then shotgunners with 3 times the seasons behind them. Bowhunting birds isn't a problem if you scout and then place some decoys real close to your blind. Every bird I've ever shot walked right up to the decoys and presented shots in the 10 to 15 yard range. Don't let it intimidate you?Good luck and good huntin'