I always stick to 30 yards or less (90% of my shots are 10-20 yds), and I shoot at almost 80 pounds. At 50 pounds, you might want to keep it 20 or under. Just practice a lot. Get some haybales and go at it. You'll know your limits.

As for the scents, either one is ok, but I've had good luck with the Tinks 69 after the 3rd week of October.

Any camo is just as good as the next. I think Chuck Adams wore BDU-style camo patterns his whole life. If you're on a tight budget, spend your money on a good treestand, don't waste it on expensive Mossy Oak. In the early season, I only wear my LaCrosse neoprene boots, a pair of camo pants, and an olive green Under Armour shirt.If your stand is hidden well, and you sit still, you can bowhunt in red flannel. Even in the best camo, you canget busted if you move at the wrong time.BDU stuff is fine. It's rugged, warm and cheap. If you get skunked, it won't be because of your camo.