My buddies (that I think are good deer hunters) hunt almost exclusively now with bows. They consider it too easy to bag a deer with a rifle.
They will only take a rifle when they have seen a true trophy buck on camera, where one brief glimpse at long range is the only chance they will get.
I am at the skill/knowledge level where it is still hard work getting the kids (or me) a good clean shot with a rifle.
Therefore - thanks for the advice everyone, and happy hunting!
Rod
