For many reasons, bows and guns reign supreme in the hunting world with each having benefits and drawbacks. The primary advantage to hunting with a bow instead of a gun is the lack of sound. When trying to hit a target, the bang of a gun can send animals running and cause you to miss the shot. A bow solves this problem by being virtually silent and keeping you invisible to your target. Rifles have much better range and can operate more reliably, but at closer ranges bow are king.