This has got to be the best post I've read on this forum so far. All great advice given. I'm 42 and started hunting in '99. Took my first deer that season with my 870 Express. A beautiful 8pt. and have been ate up with it ever since. There is nothing like sitting in a stand and watching mother nature waking up. It's really something to see. Whether I harvest an animal or not it's just great to be outdoors and enjoying life. Go for it, you'll know if it's not for you, what have you got to loose?