Okie, you may get lucky. When I started, I didn't think there was anyone for hundreds of miles that shot trad. A year or three later, I started going to some tournaments and found several folks in the area did. Not nearly as many as compounds, but they were out there. Hope your luck runs like mine did in this case.

Gobbler, don't apologize--we all had to start somewhere, and a lot of us had to learn the hard way (and still are). It's a lot easier to ask questions and get some input vs. going in blind. A lot of the answers you get (including mine) are going to be mainly opinion, but it's opinion based on experience. You'll find that traditional shooters are generally some of the nicer folks you'll meet, but also some of the most opinionated. Listen, but keep in mind that opinions can vary a lot. For instance, a bow I really like someone else may really dislike, and vice-versa. There is no one bow, arrow, broadhead, shooting style, etc. that is perfect for every archer. Use what advice you can to get started, then work on developing your own opinions--that's half the fun!

Chad