Young Buck, I am now passing hunting on to my 7 year old daughter and she was able to take a long horn spike last year with a rifle. I found that to be more rewarding than the largest deer I have taken with my bow. I quit hunting for 2 season's back in the early to mid 90's, I was bored with the style hunting I was doing. I was introduced to archery and have been full throttle every since that day about 15 years ago. To answer your question, archery kept me into hunting back then and archery along with my kids showing an interest will keep me into it for as long as I am able!!!!!