I'm sure we could debate this for a long time. I've never shot a deer at 180 yards with my bow I need to get them a little closer.(that is the thrill)
One thing we need to do regardless of what wepond we choose, is to stick togeather as hunters and sportsmen and do what is right.
Gun hunters have the right to climb trees too. And the rut goes well into your season. I have shot many deer from a stand with a gun, many within bow range. So you see it's all in the way you hunt how succesful you are not what you use.