I am starting my 48th year of Bowhunting Biggame with a Bow and Small game too. I have never bought a biggame gun tag in my entire life thou I have no problems with those who do. I just would not think I was having a good time if I hunted anything with a gun. The closeness & learning about the animal your hunting is as much of it to me as anything.
Good luck to all this season.