I have never hunted deer with a gun, I have always been a hardcore bowhunter. I can' t even imagine that gun hunting could be harder than bowhunting. I have buddies who have done both and and they all admit that it isn' t even close as far as gun hunting being as challenging as bow hunting. I just can' t see the thrill of sitting back at 150-200 yards and taking one. I like the challenge involved in getting that deer so close. Bowhunting for this guy forever!!!