Originally Posted by Stonewall308

That says it all right there. If you don't like something, don't partake.

That being said, I do think loosing deer is more common with bow hunting. I have had land owners tell me that they won't allow bow hunting because they have found too many lost deer. This doesn't mean that bow hunting can't be done effectively, or that it shouldn't be done, it is just an observation.

I personally prefer hunting with my .3006. I bow hunt only to extend my season; if rifle season and bow season ran concurrently I would not bow hunt. Using a rifle that size, it is virtually impossible to lose a deer if I do my job on shot placement.