ORIGINAL: TEmbry
I agree except for the negative inferences on rifle hunting. My buck I shot at 8-12 yards this year with the bow had no clue I was there, and he wouldn't of cared if I had a rock, rifle, bow, or grenade...I shot him when he thought he was alone.
I bowhunt only for the same reason as alot of you guys, but just don't get alot of the negativity. Oh well, won't really effect me.
Tell your buddy congrats for me.
if the post came across as negative i didn't mean it to be. the guy is absolutely a great guy, just to hang around with and to hunt with and everything. i congratulated him when i heard. i have shot deer with a gun at 5 yards, and i've shot deer with a bow at 5 yards. in fact i'll be taking the muzzleloader out for a deer in a few weeks.
i think davidmil hit it on the head though.. i enjoy hunting with a gun, but its bowhunting i'm passionate about. maybe it's because the playing field is so much more even.