I don’t compare one with the other. Each weapon has a purpose, our season here is very generous. Lots of deer, and other animals. So I look at where I am going to hunt and access it per location. During Bow season, I bow hunt, Primitive Weapons season, I pull out the Smoke Pole, rifle season any weapon can be used, bow, muzzle loader, or modern rifle. Sometime I go back to bow hunting it depends on which location I choose to hunt. The only season we have that dictates a specific weapon is our archery season. However that is still very generous, you can use any kind of bow you want to shoot, as long as it meets the minimum regulations. So hunt enjoy the outdoors, and if you get the chance take a kid along.