I grew up shooting a stick bow. Killed many small game animals with that stick bow. ThenI got a recurve, back then it was like getting a compound bow. Those recurves were the ticket back then (some of the older guys will know whatI mean).Then I got a compound and I still prefer a compound. I can still shoot a recurve or a compound without sights.I just like the precision of a compound with sights. I don't buy into the "Indian Did It This Way" thing soI have to do it. Those Indians used guns when the could get them too. I am a hunter and will take game in an efficient legal manner. I am not saying traditional shooters are not efficient enough to take game properly, I just prefer to do it with a compound bow.