I started bow hunting at the age of 12 after shooting archery for about 6 years. My dad was a bowhunter who loved the relaxation and tranquility of bowhunting. At the age of 14 I took my first deer, a large doe. I have since harvested many more deer including some nice bucks(no monsters). For me bowhunting is more one on one with the animal and I feel that I see much more game and get a better experience while bow hunting. There is much more of a challenge and none of the stess associated with firearms season here in michigan.