Eastwood, welcome to the forum and to bowhunting. Lots of good advice has already come your way. I will pass on a couple of things that I had to learn the hardway. First, dont overdo the draw weight. I ended up shooting effectively at about 45 lbs, which fits my size and age nicely (small and old...lol). A bow that can be set from say 40 to 60 pounds would be a good thing to look at. Bowhunting requires practice, particularly during the conditioning phase. I practiced a little every day and still practice at least weekly. You need to be physically comfortable with pulling and holding a shot and doing it smoothly. This was one thing I worked hard at. I could draw the bow but it took practice to do it smoothly and quietly. There is both a simplicity and a complexity of bowhunting that makes it a real rush. I live in Alabama and the bow season runs several months, so it is a real plus to be a bowhunter. Hope this helps and encourages.

Keith