Rifle. Sorry, as a hunter that doesn't get out as much as I would like I at least need to be able to knock down what I see and it is the one weapon that I have had a lot of training on given my military background. Black powder or bow and I am starting at square one, and I don't have time for that right now.

I love my bow and there is nothing like hangin out in hayfield waiting for that elusive buck. But I am going to have to vote for my rifle. There is just something about it I love. My dad gave it to my, and it has always shot straight. I love the type of hunting it calls for, plus those crisp october mornings are what make like good.

Good point, Clay. He's right. If you aren't using all 3, you are missing out on some good hunting. Not that I don't usually get my buck before gun season with a bow...

bow, rifle or black powder?

O'HELL!

GO NATIVE!

Bowhunting is awesome to me.

I'm cool with all three....but the bow is my favorite!

I hunt with both rifle and black powder (both traditional and modern). I would hunt with a bow also but just can't find the time to practice enough to feel that I was able to make an ethical shot. A friend of mine wants to take a spot and stalk black bear with his bow. I have been with him kind of as back up and observer and he has come close but has a self imposed range of 25 yards. He will take one eventually I am sure. It is very exciting!

have used other blackpowder rifles in the past and plus growing up in DE could not use rifles and was never quite patient enough to use a bow.

I have been raised hunting with rifles and muzzle loaders, so those are my top two, but I have always wanted to get into bow hunting.

If I'm limited to eastern woods, I'll take my bow. However, if I'm on the prairie or in the mountains, give me my 30-06.

smokepole .i've never shot one but think it would be the best challenge