I believe more deer are taken with a bow every year than there are with an open sighted pistol. I still think the bow is the ultimate, but the pistol hunt would be a very close second.
I have to agree with that statement. But IMO I believe it is still more difficult to take the animal with a bow. You likely won't have shooting lanes and a clean shot is required with a bow where as the shooting lane with a pistol can be much smaller. Dave H sumed up my thoughts very well. Thanks Dave.