thank you striketrue that is a nice bow!
I was browsing basspro website and this one also caught my eye...does this one seem good for someone learning?
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101433?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT&cmid=PP _P0_2#reviews

my fiance has offered to let me pick out my own xmas gift..and she knows I've REALLY been wanting to learn to bow hunt, but we've been waiting on my shoulder...I just cant wait any longer!!! I think it will be ok

So If I were to purchase the above listed bow, what else would I need to go with it? arrows of course...and for a begginer is a release neccesary?