RE: stabilizer?
I hunt with a Sims S-Coil Stabilizer and I won't shoot without it.
I like the stabilizer because it gives my bow more forward weight. This translates into better balance and a less shakey hold.
My recommendation is to purchase a cheap one, shoot a couple of dozen arrows at the range with it on and then with it off. See what ya think.
FYI: Nobody can tell you that you need a stabilizer or not. It is all how your bow feels with the equipment you have on it.