I hunt with both, started with a bear recurve when I finally drew the famous Mcalester depot hunt. Two years later I bought a used boss bow from a friend. Love the long bow and the recurve but I have yet to kill a deer with either. The compound now sits mostly with little to no use. I'm hoping to kill a deer this year with the traditional bows, but I've said that before. I wish I had someone close to learn from I've always admired people who can make their own bows.