Why hunt with rifle rather than muzzy or archery?

[snowpack]

There are some that are only legally allowed to hunt archery.

[Rooster1981]

I used to hunt modern then switched over to muzzy. You have to really enjoy muzzleloaders to hunt with them. They are a lot of maintenance, and can piss you off in a hurry if your gun gets wet and doesn't fire. But other than that I really enjoy the primitive side of it. And I don't ever see my self going back to modern. I like it so much I'm going to teach my kids how to hunt with muzzleloaders.

[trophyhunt]

Range

and a sure kill most the time. I like knowing when I have an animal in my cross hairs it's game over. Archery and muzzy you never know. But I prefer archery then muzzy, rifle last, except with a late mule deer tag I'd want my .300 win mag for that hunt.

[deerslyr]

I like hunting with all three. They all have there advantages/disadvantages different season times of year and different experiences. Like said previously it takes a little more dedication to be proficient with a bow or muzzy though

[Mudman]

I have done all 3.  Modern is see it shoot it.  Easier but less time and more people.  Front stuffers was enjoyable but gmu sucks.  Archery Is the best.  I do it for the love of hunting and the outdoors.  Much more difficult and more dedication required.  Best time and gmu areas.  I love the challenge and being closer to nature.  The kill is just a bonus.  Rifle I felt like a failure if I didn't kill an animal.  Archery I cherish a kill and still feel successful without a kill. 

[steen]

Two of my reasons are already posted here.  You can take your kids, grandkids out at the same time and spend that time with them.  Most of the time I spent hunting with the kid's tags I didn't fill my tag but still hoping I could and loved trying.  Also I don't want to risk wounding an animal with a not so good shot.  I know I will have a better chance of putting a second shot in an animal with a rifle than any other weapon and I also don't feel "right" hunting when it is warm outside.  There is a lot less chance of meat spoilage in Oct. Nov. than Sept.  Most of the time with bow kills you have to leave them overnight and that doesn't sit right with me in Sept.  I also don't have to spend hours at the range shooting my rifle unless I have to change the "0" on it.  A few shots to make sure it is on and I'm good to go.  Some people may need many hours at the range but I don't feel guilty with just a few shots. I don't get rattled real easy either just take my time with the shots.  One year I worked so much I had my husband check the accuracy and hunted my deer.  I just love venison in the freezer any way it is made to eat along with what we grow!!!!  Many a dinner was only what we shot, grew, raised or gathered.

[jstone]

Anybody can shoot a rifle

[kglacken]

Probably because it requires the least amount of effort of the 3 to do.  Not that a rifle hunter don't put in their time, but generally archery and ml take a lot more practice and time to be successful with.

Anyone can pick up a bow and walk through the woods. It takes dedication and skill to be successful with a bow. Not saying it doesnt take skill to rifle hunt, but I think archery hunters have so many more variables they have to handle. and it takes a lot more practice!
"Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft."

[yorketransport]

I did archery for one year before I hurt my shoulder. I just can't comfortably draw a hunting weight bow any more. I tried muzzy as well but they really are high maintenance. It was the unloading part that made me uncomfortable.

The biggest reason I hunt modern is because I'm a gun guy. I just love hunting class rifles and handguns. Hunting modern firearm give me an excuse to get new guns.

Andrew

[rtspring]

Always liked the thunder of a rifle when it reports. Also love the frosty cool mornings and a campfire!  Spikes eat very well...

[mtman]

I would would say most people do it because mast other people hunt with rifles more for the camping then anything. Plus its easyer to kill the animal with a rifle. Lots of people dont want any challenge they want meat.

[Alan K]

I do/have done them all.  When I go to the rifle it's for the extended range.

[Bearhide]

I love to hunt with my rifle, but thought i would try archery see how i like that, but also i looked at the bows and the pricess and it is spendy.

[slowhand]

I love all three
Started with the bow and miss it still very much.
Changed to the rifle so i could go with my Grandpa (before he passed) and Uncle. Now I find Myself still hunting with the rifle
because it is easier when you have three boys with you. I want them to experience success early.
It take quite a while to get good with the bow when you start at 10 years old.
My favorite gun in still My T/C Blackdiamond XR. (Of all My guns, I am shocked at how far I can hit the target with open sights)
I Can always count on My Remington 760 in 30-06 to take down any thing I point it at .
I started with fingers on the Bow and I will never change.
My 

[Slowdraw]

I've hunted archery  for 16 years got got 4-5 elk & 16 deer, got hurt now I hunt muzzle loader for 4 years, love it I don't hunt elk, but I do hunt deer I got 3 deer out of 4 years, I been hunting same place 20 years do homework every year & love it, I don't hunt rifle because to many people for me, I like to hunt solo, archery & muzzleloading is way more intense, rifles post & shoot. 
I wish I could still archery, that's my real passion.