Hmmm. right off the top O' my head I can remember 2 times where I almost had Great Horned Owls land on my face. I coyote hunt at night, and when I squeal like a wounded rabbit, the owls think they've just found a meal. They both came to within about 5ft. before I flailed my arms and they flew off!
Back to deer hunting, for me, gun or bow I love it all! If they offered a spear season I'd probably have to partake!!!