I feel 30 yards is too far for 32 lbs and a youngster who has never hunted before. Although he is proficient at target shooting, there are too many variables on live game for the inexperienced. I do believe 32 lbs can take an animal down given a perfect shot and limiting the distance....If he were my son, and this is only my opinion, I'd cut his teeth on something smaller than a whitetail and have him work into more poundage for next year...again, that is me and if he were my son. I will not tell you what to do with you and yours..good luck.