RE: How many of you still rifle hunt?
I haven't gun hunted in 3 years. I used to be deer hunter. I would bowhunt during bow season, gun hunt during gun season, etc. However, about 3 years ago I decided to take my bowhunting to the next level and start concentrating on killing mature bucks with bow. Since then I have grown tremendously as a hunter and outdoorsman. On the downside, I have also developed an elitist attitude towards guns. For me personally, I would not disgrace a buck by sniping him off at 100yds. These are my personal convictions and I do support gun hunters. My entire family is made up of gun hunters.
I will never kill another whitetail with a gun, but when my son is of age, I will be striking out with him, gun in hand.