I realize that with my graduate studies this semester, it's not likely I'll be able to do my usual rifle hunting this year. However, after semester ends, there'll be a couple of weeks at least for archery.

I'm thinking of trading a rifle for a used bow--I'd be looking at around $100-$150 in value, and I do see used bows in that range.

I'm not a practiced archer.

Is this a bad idea, waste of time, or otherwise? What should I look for in a used bow?