i know where you are coming from, 4or 5 years ago i decided to start bow hunting never shot a bow before, read alot of books and subscribed to a lot of magazines, there was no one around to ask, i found a pro shop and began from there. i found this site about 6 months ago and have learned more than all the reading i did, stay here, ask questions-get answers, my transition didn' t happen until i was 49. midlife crisis??????? but i am so glad i chose bowhunting.. satisfaction guarenteed..