bow hunting is alot of fun there is no greater thrill than bow hunting because of how close you have to be to get a shot. PSE makes good bows for starters other good bows are Hoyt and Mathews. I suggest a fiber optic sight and shoot with a release it takes away some of the human error that can cause you to miss. you said not 3D shooting I dont do them myself but I do suggest it for lots of good practice judgeing distances but shoot as much as you can to get accurate.