aaronix, you may want to hold off on the license and the thought of even hunting this year. You have a ton to learn before you get out there and possible wound a deer or someone else for that matter. I would suggest going to your local big hunting store and picking up some DVD's on hunting, specifically instructional DVD's like an intro to bow hunting or something. It is just way to late in year for you to think that you could be ready to hunt this season. Bowhunting is very difficult and requires a ton of know how and practice. Please don't go hunting this year!