I hunt all 3 seasons here in MO with mine, (firearms during peak rut, muzzleloading late Nov-early Dec, and anterless mid Dec). I do it because it's just plain fun. 1 shot is all you have and you'd better make it count. I also like the smoke thing also. As far as seeing less people I would have to disagree, as newer in-lines come out I think more people are buying as I have seen more and more people hunting with muzleloaders during all seasons and it happens each year. The time I never see anyone is during bad weather which is when I'm out and usually see the biggest deer.