rifle hunting approaching.....

ok guys this may seem like a dumb question, but i am curious. I really got into bow hunting this year, and i got my first deer with a bow, in doing so i pretty much got addicted to the sport. Its almost tough to want to shoot another deer with anything besides a bow. But heres my question....do any of you guys take your bows into the woods with you in rifle season and try to harvest a deer with it?? I know there has to be  few guys who do it...but is it worth it??? or is it a waste??  thanks

Of the 3 bucks I've shot in my hunting career during gun season, all were within bow range (30 yards & under) and moving slowly.  6 out of the 9 antlerless deer I've shot with the gun have been in archery range.  Of the 3 out of range, 2 were moving pretty good.  I've missed a few bucks & does over the years with a gun that were out of bow range and moving pretty good - dumb shots in hindsight.  Every deer I've ever killed, except for one doe, I've been on the ground. 
 
Like SK said, a lot has to do with pressure.  If you're in an area where a lot of hunters put on drives and the deer are moving, I'd go with the gun.  If you're on low-pressure, private land and like the challenge, take your bow.  No shame in not bagging a buck every year.  I guess whether or not it's a "waste" depends on your perspective.  If you're in it more for the overall experience and challenge, and not just to say you shot a deer, I'd say it's not a waste. 
 
I know a few guys who are pretty hardcore bow hunters and shoot only big bucks.  A few, when they're out during gun season, they're usually driving for younger hunters, but carry a flintlock just in case Mr. Big shows up.  Some don't hunt with a gun at all. 
 
Don't let pressure or expectations from your buddies be the determining factor.  If you feel like you just have to bag a deer every year to prove something to someone, I think you're missing the point of hunting.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy bagging a deer just as much as the next guy, but if I don't, it's not the end of the world.  I'm a little bummed out at the end of the season, but life goes on, and we still eat meat the rest of the year.  As Mrs. rsquared likes to point out, with all the money I spend on gear, travel, licenses & butchering every year, we could probably eat filet mignon every night for dinner. 

Ive hunted the regular season with my flintlock before but never my bow.  Humm, is a crossbow legal arms everywhere during firearm season? If so that would be a nice way to ease into it.

The bow had its chance but it didn't produce, so the 243, 270, or 30-06, whichever i chose, is comin out for at least a doe and if any legal buck pops up.
 
Ronnie

If you do carry your bow remember. Don't shoot at running or walking deer with your bow. Grunt, blat,whistle to get the deer to stop for a shot. Shooting at moving targets with a bow is a tough call...

LOL, I have enough trouble hitting them with a gun when they are moving, let alone, a bow.

i understand your point rsquared, and to me its not the end of the world if i dont get a deer...there is always another year...I am all for bow hunting and i will probably take my bow into some unpressured areasi know of. I personally just love the challenge....and thats why i want to try it..if i dont fill the tag no big deal...i just love the challenge...thanks to all who replied...much appreciated and good luck to everyone

Yes HCF.
Mike