I grew up in WY hunting with CF's and long distance. Shotguns were for birds only. The thought of someone going after a deer with a shotgun was laughable. Moved to MN and my option was a shotgun. I went out one year and couldn't stand being in the woods with a shotgun. After that season I told my father in law I was getting a bow or not hunting. He said to take his muzzleloader out and see what I thought of that. One shot and I was hooked. Since then they just seem more fun than even a CF. If I ever get a chance to hunt somewhere that allows a CF again, I'll still use my muzzleloader.