RE: Bow Hunting vs. Rifle Hunting = Less Perceived Pressure?
Really depends on the method of hunting with said weapons. Here in PA, does are pretty natural all bow season, at least where I hunt. Stealth of course is the name of the game and it's my whole intent on not putting any pressure on my herd I'm hunting.
Come rifle season, does run for their lives continuously. Most if not all woods around my areas are pushed. If rifle hunters took the same approach as bowhunters, the pressure might be less however, that's not the case in PA. (in my area)