Well, I am getting to the point to where I am wanting to make hunting a bit more challenging and rewarding for myself. It never has mattered to me how well I do or don't do compared to other people's standards, I just want self satisfaction, and I think that is all that matters. I think it would be a great achievement to take game with traditional archery equipment. I have thought about it for a while and I am finally to the point to where I am committed to slowly work my way into it. I have been doing some reading and am getting very intereste and somewhat educated on this type of hunting. I still have many questions though. I still shoot my bow with "training wheels" [8D]on it. I have a 29" draw (with release) and it is set on a comfortable 74 lbs. I was just wandering if the draw length would change with a recurve or long bow. I know the poundage is completely different between a compound and traditional bow, what would be a good comfortable pull on a traditional bow? I would like to be able to be comfortable in taking whitetail, hogs, and maybe someday have the oppurtunity at an elk with a traditional bow. I believe I would like to shoot carbon arrows because of the durability and toughness, I will play havoc on those arrows for a while. There are so many questions but I don't want to keep rambling on. If you all could just help me to get started I would appreciate it. One more question, which type of bow is preferred and easier to shoot, a longbow or recurve? Thanks guys!!