Back when I used compounds i killed a couple of deer during the bow season and later that year in gun season a buck came along and I picked up my gun and shot it and it went a few yards and feel over.  I just set there looking at it and although I was proud that I got a chance to harverst a deer it just didn't feel the same.  I didn't have anywhere near the same satisfaction from the gun kill.  That was the last time I carried my gun in the woods.  Was compound for the next year or two and sold that when I seen the light and switched to traditional.

This is the first year you can hunt with a bow during our firearm season.  Unfortunately for me the place I bow hunt get rifled hunted by the land owner and some family members - so I am out for 9 days!

Bow all year. It's a privilege...& fun. Been awhile since I've killed anything.

QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan Rothhaar:
[QB] Is there a gun season?  I just thought that was the part of bow season when I have to wear an orange hat!

My thoughts exactly!!

I start with my recurve and end with my recurve. Wouldn't have it any other way!

Jason

I do pick up a gun    very little. Mainly just to spend time with my dad and grandpa as they don't bowhunt, but my main weapon of choice is my longbow.

The longbow has become my only hunting weapon. I hunt gun season with it and have taken deer.

I would rather have a miss with my longbow than a kill with a gun because it is so much more exciting.

Having said that I DO love venison and if I do not have at least one for my freezer towards the end of the season then "BANG.

Bow all year for me. Nothing against guns, just enjoy hunting with a bow more.

Haven't shot a big game animal with a firearm in I don't know how long. And very seldom is my freezer without venison. Whenever I'm out hunting, no matter the species, there is a longbow in my hand.

In NC I still use the bow 95% of the time. I may carry my pistol but that is due to the thickness of the woods. A bow, even a rifle is too long.

I am actually gonna try my new Striker in PA next week (please let it arrive in time). I should get some funny looks there.

I find gun season can be some of the most productive days - I hunt public land sometimes and it really gets the deer moving - I just get in early and find some thick stuff behind most of the other guys.    

Yep,
Gonna try hard this year...when I can.

FR

Bow only for me!( Recurve or longbow.) The rifles were cleaned and carefully put into the locker,a few years ago.    Maxx

I sold all my guns to buy bows many years ago.

Bow only for me; recurve or longbow.

My personal motto is, "The bow way, or no way"