RE: recurve bow
Well now, this could get interesting.
Most people start planning and practicing much more than 2-3 months before the hunting season. But if you must, do as best you can to practice and BE CONSISTENT with your form. Be realistic with your accurate range. Being accurate with the bow, is the hardest thing for most people. Some take a VERY long time to be proficient.
As far as good brands and stuff, its ALL individualized. Try to get to a shoot and try as many bows as you can.
Have you ever even hunted, or bow hunted with compound gear before?