You could not play basketball without a ball nor you can start cooking without the pans, fryers and other utensils. Just like those, in hunting you need a good weapon that suits you best.
As you seek out your weapon of choice, you will find there are four main categories. In the gun department, the calibers can vary, but the overall weapon style will remain the same. The types are:
Bows
Good old fashion bows and arrows (iGlow) are still used by hunters all over the globe. This particular weapon requires not only eye-hand coordination, but also some physical strength and stamina. The types of bows you will run into include long bows, recurve bows, crossbows and compound bows. Long bows are likely the most difficult to master. Compound and recurve bows are frequently used by hunters, as well, and can often be modified to operate with other gear like scopes for better aiming. Some jurisdictions may have restrictions placed on the use of a crossbow during hunting seasons. It does pay to check requirements and restrictions closely.
Muzzleloaders
A muzzleloader is any firearm that is loaded directly from the muzzle of the gun. Often calling for the use of black powder, this type of gun is considered old-fashion in nature, but still has its uses in the hunting arena. Some states run seasons strictly for hunters who prefer to use muzzleloaders. This type of firearm can be extremely accurate, but does require some skill and practice to aim, fire and reload. Muzzleloaders may also take on the form of flintlocks and percussion long guns.
Rifles
Rifles (Daisy Outdoor Products, Big Rock) are firearms that are meant to be fired from the shoulder position. This type of firearm generally has built-in sights and is commonly used for hunting. Muzzleloaders are technically rifles, but they are not the only firearms that fall into this classification. For hunting purposes, rifles often operate using a clip-loading system, which means multiple rounds can be set and ready to fire. Semi-automatic rifles like the Remington Model 7400 are often selected by hunters for big game shooting. They are favored by some for the ease in reloading, the accuracy and the dependability they provide.
Shotguns
This type of firearm is similar to a rifle, but has a smoothbore instead of a rifled barrel. It is also fired from the shoulder and generally fires a shell that is loaded with pellets, known as shot. Shotguns can have large calibers designed for big game and also can be loaded with “bird shot” for smaller targets. Shotguns generally have a lower hold capacity for ammunition than a rifle with a clip might have. In some jurisdictions, there is a limit on how many shells a shotgun can hold during a hunt. Although shotguns are not necessarily as convenient as their semi-automatic rifle counterparts, they are the preferred weapon of choice by many hunters.
Although the above are the most common weapons used in hunting, they are not the only ones. In some areas, people continue to hunt with spears and other sharp implements. For beginning hunters, however, these techniques are not often recommended.
You may end up choosing any of those weapons. As long as you are aware how and when they best used, then you can definitely have a good game. It is also how well you used them according to their specifications that matters most.