Bow or Gun?

[91xjgawes]

I do a lot of both each year. Every year before season I always tell myself that I am going to hunt bow only...

Every year it never fails.. I bring out one of the rifles!

Again this year I am going to try and stick it out with the bow.

So, Lets hear How you all decide.

As long as its shootin dear its all fun to me... but stickin one with the ole matthews is a good feeling!

 

[Incognit-NOE]

I just sold my compound. I plan to hunt all year with my Longbow.

 

[wberry85]

At least do bow to extend your season...

 

[91xjgawes]

At least do bow to extend your season...

Yep... Get the early jump on em...

Incognitnoe, how long you been shooting the long bow?

 

[Offroad]

Got burned out deer hunting with rifle a few years back and. Bought a bow last fall and started practicing, made a few 3D shoots this year and am getting excited about chasing the whitetail again.
Hoping to get a shot (at least shoot at) a nice deer this fall.

 

[91xjgawes]

Got burned out deer hunting with rifle a few years back and. Bought a bow last fall and started practicing, made a few 3D shoots this year and am getting excited about chasing the whitetail again.
Hoping to get a shot (at least shoot at) a nice deer this fall.

Heck yea! I know what you mean by getting burnt out.

Cant wait to hear you telling us the story about you stickin one!

 

[Incognit-NOE]

Incognitnoe, how long you been shooting the long bow?

I grew up ( ages 8-15) shooting a recurve. The long bow is new to me this year, so unless i feel confident enough in 4 months, Im probably not gonna shoot at a deer.

 

[cadillaczack]

To me it is all about what you want to get from the experience. I hunted bow only for the last 2 years, but I had a lot of stress at the time, and it seemed to help clear my head. I find I am much more alert bowhunting, and that distracts me from thinking about work. With a gun, I don't need to be as alert because I can reach out and tap a deer from much further away, not to mention the lack of worry about scent and cover.

 

[91xjgawes]

good point cadillaczack...When bowhunting there is less time to ponder about things that bother you...

good post!

 

[BHJ]

Deer beg to be shot with a 30 caliber.