First let me introduce myself...My name is Jay. I am a 32 year old Probation Officer in Nothwest Florida. I bowhunted alot when I was in my teens and early twenties. Then I kinda lost interest in my search for a big buck in my area. I had limited land to hunt and realized I was educating my deer during bow season and making them nearly impossible to kill during gun season. I have since matured as a hunter and realize that the hunt is much more rewarding than the kill. While it is still a challenge to kill a good buck with a rifle, I really want to add more to my hunt. I have decided to get back into bowhunting for the challenge it offers and the satisfaction. In addition, my wife has shown interest in bowhunting recently. So here are my questions:

1. Given a budget of around $300 (not including accessories), what is the best value on the new bow market?

2. How do I measure draw length?

3. What is the lightest draw weight necessary to take a whitetail (average 120 pounds)?

Thanks in advance for the help.