using the bow during gun???

[D]

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.

[mwosborn]

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!

[straitera]

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

[Covey]

Originally 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

[JamesKerr]

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.

[Jerry Jeffer]

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

[Al33]

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.

[Swinestalker]

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

[Saltydog]

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.

[OBXarcher]

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.

[Ulysseys]

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.    

[far rider]

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

FR

[Maxx Black]

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

[Red Beastmaster]

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

[Trooper]

Bow only for me; recurve or longbow.

[Shedrock]

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