First, welcome to the board and the great U.S. of A!

Second, welcome to the sport of bowhunting!

My suggestion would be to keep it simple to begin with...don' t get too caught up in alot of the marketing hoopla that surrounds our sport. Keeping it simple...bow, arrow, rest, sights and I would suggest a release. There are many quality archery manufacturers out there that make entry level bows, do a little research on the web, find one that fits your budget and you are well on your way.

I would also strongly suggest that you seek out a " mentor" that can help you as you learn. Read any of the bowhunting magazines available...many offer great advice and will help it all make sense. Hang out around here and you will also learn a great deal from others experiences, mistakes and findings....don' t fear posting a question of your own! There are no such things as dumb questions and you will get some great answers!

Hope this helps you some....good luck!