I have been a bow only hunter for eleven years, but I used to gun hunt before that. I think it was mainly for tradition, but when I quit I didn't think of myself as superior it was just my decision. I don't know how many deer I shot with my gun (I'll guess 4), but there was no thrill to it for me---see deer---aim----shoot. I couldn't believe the excitement (shakes) that I got when I first seen a deer in range with my bow and the heart pounding anticipation of waiting for a shot. I have become a better hunter through bowhunting. It has taught me about wind, travel patterns, bedding areas, secondary trails, patience and the list goes on. I can remember all 29 bloodtrails when I'm flipping through the scrapbook and the location of each shot. Maybe I was too young to enjoy gun hunting (14-20) because all I remember is the fellas and not the hunts.