I don't know about bow shop locations, but I believe Lynn Harrelson is in AL. I'm about 2.5 hrs. from B-ham, just East of Tupelo, MS. I don't have much of a shop, but you are welcome to come by and shoot bows with me.

There are several big tournaments held at Tannehill St. Park near McCalla. The Howard Hill is coming up, the ATSB Children's Hospital shoot and the AL state championship also. All of these will have vendors, with the Hill probably having the most. Lots of bows there to try out, plus most people there will let you try theirs.

You can get set up for well under $1,000, with all new equipment...or you can go used, but won't get a warranty with most bows.

No reason to go with 60#, especially if all you plan to hunt are whitetails and smaller game. My best friend's daughter killed a whopper doe season before last pulling maybe 32# on a recurve. 40# is plenty, and much easier on the shoulders.

If you need more info., just holler.

Chad