get out there and have some fun. It will be that much better when you are successful! Check out the forums over at www.archerschoicemedia.com there are several hunters from OH on there -- someone might be near you that would be willing to help. I'm not positive but in Ohio I think you can use a crossbow during the archery season, not as hard to master as a compound/recurve but gives you more time to hunt than just gun hunting. Just check the laws before you go but the more weapons you are willing to use the more chances you have!! Good Luck!!!