Hey guys, I've been into archery for around 4 years but never went hunting. I always had intrest but never had the time, nor did I know a lot. I was just wondering if you guys can give me some advice. I've been reading a lot of posts here and you guys are very informative, and know what your talking about so heres what I wanna know.

How hard is it to field dress a deer? I heard the smell is overwhelming but is it really that hard?That I guess you take it to a butcher?

Is it a good idea to go on a guided trip for my first time to "learn the ropes?" I live in NY (On LI about 30 min away from NYC) and was planning on going towards Lake George and go with a guided outfitter for 3 days.

I also want to have a setup to hunt bear if I ever get the chance so a 60# draw should be sufficent, right? If so how's the osgood cherokee bow. Well it's probably a step up from my 3 year old PSE Nova.

Now I have such an arge to go hunting but since im getting my license and talking the bowhunting couse in Feb. what should I do untill I can go. It's gonna be about a year and I feel like I can't wait that long. Any good books to read or anything to help me prepare?

This is for anyone that lives in Suffolk, how is the hunting out east and is it worth going? I live about 2 hours from Montauk, and about 1 hour from Wading River.

Thanks a lot im gonna read some more of these forums.

Hah, just remembered this. I basicly have my mind set on not shooting anything less than a 6 pointerwhich probably wont happen my first time out. Did any of you guys think like this and end up shooting a doe or anything?