I started hunting with a canoe last year on the Delaware River. I did not get a deer, but i seen some real nice Bucks that i know are still out there. This opened a whole new way of bowhunting for me. iTS a little more work, but I know it will payoff . Good Luck you are onto some great bowhunting. I have a Radision 12ft canoe it only weights 35 . This comes in handy