RE: How much should I budget to get started.
Wow, a budget. I should have done that. Really don't know that it's possible. If you do a budget, make sure you include everything and I mean everything that you will need. Honestly, if I would have done a budget before I started bowhunting, I might have changed my mind about it. Man, am I glad I didn't do that budget.
I would say that $1000.00 will get you started. That is with a modest bow and all the accessories.