Find a friend that bow hunts, have him take you to a good pro shop in your area, talk with the owner and some of the customers in there and get the feel for the enviroment. Look at some bows. Have the dealer suggest one for a beginner. If hes honest he wont try to sell you a 500-800.00 bow. Get a bow that you can afford and one that is comfortable and FITS you, the dealer can help you with this. Find a few you like and ask if you can shoot them. make sure the draw legnth and weight are suitable. This is critical in becoming a good archer. Once you pick ou the bow you like the best. Have the dealer set it up. Expect to pay anywhere from 75.00-300.00 in accessories, quiver, release, arrows, sight, rest, etc. Even if you buy a 329.00 bow, it can easilly turn into a 600.00 setup over time. Ten once you have it all set up, practice. Practiceis the most critical part of bow hunting and shooting. Get to know your gear and how to use it. Havefun with it. Once you get good enough or have enough faith in yourself and the equipment, take it to the woods.I do not recomend taking your bow out to the woods the first year afte buying a bow. If your dealer has techno hunt, go shoot some with some buddies, its a blast and can help you get familiar with the kill zones and differnt shot placements at different angles. I knwo it sounds like alot of work and it is, but once you get started, youll be hooked. Have fun with it.