A good start on the basics of bowhunting is withthe International Bowhunter Education Program Class. See http://www.archeryweb.com/archery/ibep.htmand http://www.nbef.org/.All statesshould have the course; some states and military bases require the course. You'll get it straight from the hip with local instructors. It's typicallya 10- 14 hourcourse.
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