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A bow is less effective than most firearms in hunting and requires substantially more training to use successfully and humanely. This has a two-fold effect.
First, many hunters prefer using a bow because of the added challenge. Some localities in North America stipulate that certain types of game, often deer, may only be taken with a bow. In other localities, special bowhunting seasons are set aside to prevent interference from rifle hunters. Besides deer, many bow hunters shoot feral pigs, small game, or birds. People also occasionally fish with a bow.
In contrast, an animal shot with a bow usually takes longer to die; it may even survive being shot and carry an arrow for a long time. Because of this, in many countries (esp. in Europe) bowhunting is considered unnecessarily cruel to animals, and is therefore illegal.
Compound bows are usually used for hunting, although recurve bows are not uncommon and usually legal. Hunting points are traditionally broadheads; they are wide and knifelike in design in order to cut into game.
See also: Archery
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