Originally Posted by
kateraxl2381
It has nothing to do with hunting with a bow and arrow, it is just as effective as a rifle at close range if you put it where it needs to be..I've seen many deer lost during the firearm season because of poor shot placement..Found dead deer with slug holes in them, and I can honestly say I have never found one with an arrow in them (not saying that doesn't happen), but it goes both ways
I believe that more deer are wounded and lost by gun hunters by far over archery. I gun hunt and bow hunt so I'm not biased either way. Gun hunters tend to shoot too far and at running deer. Also many bow injuries will recover where as gun injuries will not.
Also in warm weather I will take up the trail after a couple hours rather than waiting all night. If I wait all night it will be ruined anyway and the yotes will without a doubt eat it in my area.