I don't see why you can't evetually do all three of those. If you decide, i would say make it on what you feel most comfortable using. I used to hunt with rifle all the time but after reading other posts, seeing it on tv, etc etc, i became interested in getting a bow and hunt with it. I haven't gotten any kills with it yet but i always have fun going out and trying, let alone just shooting it. I think in time i'll pick up the rifle again for old time's sake now and then. But over all, i'd say the bow

Muzzle Loader: I don't trust those things. I have only two eyes and no spares. I would be worried that the gun would accidently blowup from bad powder or something while in my face. I am not that great looking anyway but why ruin my looks? lol