Bow only since 1996. I love the bow and there is no comparison to taking a deer with a bow.
The rush, the adrenaline and the nerve shattering experience of having an animal so close to you is unequaled.

The Brown-Down is ON!!!!

Steven J. Collins (Trock63)
Bowdaddy Productions

Bowhunting only for the last three years. But only because I haven't waterfowl or pheasant hunted in three years. Deer? I'll never go back to gun. Heck, I had given up deer rifle hunting for maybe 8 years before picking up my first bow three years ago.

I use a bow exclusively for deer. Actually, I prefer to use the bow for all game. I only hunt deer and turkey. Never gone deer hunting with a gun or anything else other than a bow. It is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.

With the exception of 1983 to 1988, I have been a bow only hunter since 1963. That includes any leagal animal that I can afford to hunt. Brown, Griz, Moose, Caribou, Goat, and Sheep are mere dreams of a great bowhunt for an oldtimer.

Bowhunter

For you folks that like bow only, have you considered using a handgun during your firearms season? I'm not talking about a Thompson Contender that will shoot like a shotgun. I mean a .357 or 41/44 magnum. It can present quite the upclose challenge (which for most bow only hunters is the ultimate enjoyment). Not at all bashing bow only hunters, simply a question.

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Bow only for the last three years. Do not plan on ever taking a rifle deer huntin again. Th wife is threatening to make me rifle hunt if I do not get a deer by the time rifle season starts here in NEB. We'll see!!

aka MALENURSE, aka Cajun67
Aim hard, aim harder!!

Bow only here. In my second season. Not allowed to use firearms since 1985. Didn't hunt at all from' 85 to last year. I think the law actually did me a favor. Even if I was allowed to gun hunt again I can't see doing it. It's bow hunting or fishing, or hacking on this 'ol cowputer! Im even giving up golf so I can spend more money on my bowhunting accessories! LOL

This is my 3rd year bow only hunting,I think though I'm going to get a 45cal muzzleloader and try that out a couple of times this year.

Big Game only!(Moose/Deer)
I get the gun out for a little small game
AL

Nope! Bowhunting is my passion! But I still use the shotgun mostly for the tradition. I'm also thinking of getting a smoke pole. I just plain love to hunt so I'll take full advantage of all seasons.

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