datruthab, What state are you from? There are also tremendous advantagesin most states as they will often only allow archery hunting during the prime rut. I have hunted with both gun and bow for years and let me tell you it is easier to kill a mature buck or elk bull with a bow during the rut, than with a gun after the rut. I have killed 8 P&Y class animals, and 6 of these were taken by archery.

Also, as far as cost goes, once you have your hunting equipment, there is very little expense to archery. I buy virtually nothing now each year. You don't have to buy $2/shot rifle bullets, or all the gun cleaning patches, and lost timegood cleaning takes. Bows are very low maintenance, andcarbon arrows drop so little I never lose them on 3D shoots like the old aluminum ones which also bent easily. Two dozen arrows last me 5 years or more.