For me it was taking my first deer during last years firearm season. I had hunted before both gun and bow but never got a deer, different scenarios just didn't allow me to hunt like I would have wanted to so I gave it up for about 15 years. I promised myself last year I was going to start hunting again and bought a shotgun. I was fortunate enough to get a decent buck and the sheer energy and sense of pride from that hunt hooked me on deer hunting for life. Weather ruined 2nd season so Ibought a bow to get back out there.

I practiced for 2 weeks straight and took a small button buck on my 3rd hunt, the deer was smaller but the rush was the same if not even more intense. I won't miss a year again, health permitting.

I've taken 3 with the bow and 1 firearm this yearbut Ithink after Spring Turkey season the shotgun may stay with the smooth barrel on it. I didn't have that same feeling this year sitting on stand with it as I do with the bow. Time will tell I guess, but I do know I'll never put down the bow.