35 years ago I thought bow hunting was much more difficult than gun hunting, even though I took many animals with my recurve. I now think bowhunting is easier in most respects. I pass up numerous opportunities at very close ranges each year with a bow. Also, without question I see more large bucks during bow season than I ever did during gun season.

Advantages of bowhunting:

1) There are more deer (haven't been shot yet).
2) They are not spooked.
3) The rut occurs during bow season (at least in New York)
4) Fewer hunters
5) More huntable areas (can hunt closer to houses because you don't bother anyone)
6) Weather is better so I can stay on the stand longer.
7) Much longer season.
8) More daylight hours to hunt.
9) If you take a shot and miss, the animal is more likely to stick around or be back again in a day or two.

Advantages of gun hunting:

1) Can shoot at longer ranges ( in New York - shotgun only- that distance is extended by about 50 yards.)

2) still thinking.....

In any given situation the bowkill could have very easy or difficult. The same holds true for a gunkill. I know people want to feel good about be a great hunter and all, but bowhunting today just isn't that difficult.