Been bow only for 3-4 years.

When I first started hunting it was only with a bow. I just felt it was more of a challenge and fair for the deer. About four years ago I started using a shotgun and rifle just to give me more time hunting. I don't like to bowhunt when it is under 30 degrees. Two years ago I bought a muzleloader and the shotgun stays in the safe. It's more of a challenge knowing I only have one shot. I have to admit that it's not as intimate when I shoot a deer with shotgun or rifle. It just brings more satisfaction when I harvest a deer with a bow.

After my first year of bow hunting the only thing that I've used a gun for was duck hunting. Last year Idid not even use my rifle once. For me bow hunting is were it's at...

I have always been and will always be a hunter period. The weapon in my hand has nothing to do with the joy I get from hunting. I welcome the changes in the seasons that bring out my shotgun and muzzleloader. Most of the deer I kill with a gun are in bow range anyways. It's nice to change things up a little bit and use different tactics to hunt........gun hunting allows me to walk all over the place instead of just sitting on my stand all day.

this will be my first year of serious bowhunting. but i still plan to hunt with my guns. i love em too much. i'm supposed to be going to ky for gun season but i think i'm gonna take my bow along with my 06.

I havent shot a deer with a gun since 1994. Its too easy.. I prefer a bow. Im the first member of my family to hunt with one.. The rest of them are gun hunters. They knew they had an archer on their hand since i was about 5.. I would rather shoot the bow than the gun.

I like the challenge of a bow better. I feel more accomplished when I kill something with a bow. with a gun. if i see it..its dead.

I have been bow hunting since 69'. I enjoy the thrill of harvesting an animal with a bow more than a gun. Just no comparison.
I bow hunted the entire bow and gun season with a bow last year but the last weekend of gun season I picked up my rifle and shot a 3x3 mulie just to fill my tag and put some food on the table. Usually if you see them with a gun you can get them, but with a bow, seeing them and getting them are two different things.
Bobby

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I use both firearms as well as my bow and I have hunted many many different types of aminals from big game to upland birds and everything in between. I just love to hunt. Each type of huntinghasit's own challenges.

I'm 15 years old, and I took my first deer last season with a shotgun. This year I'm using a bow, so I'm skipping out on the rifle. I had the option to use a .270, but to tell you the truth I don't really see as much a challenge or accomplishment in pointing your crosshairs at a deer a hundred yards out and shooting. Bows are going to be my only way hunting. All the bowhunters I know have told me that "once you go to bowhunting, there's no going back." I have had a lot of fun shooting bows.

You guys have some really good points of view. I appreciate everyones input. I can understand about just wanting to hunt regardless of weapon. I guess its just different for everyone. thanks guys