Well etothepii, ignore the negative talk between the ones arguing. I just started last year and I love it. I have been gun hunting all my life but felt a need to challenge myself. This year I havent even went hunting with my rifle. I love it. But before I hunted, I shot everyday, got help from a bow shop to help me set everything up, and practiced some more. Still its a habit for me to shoot everyday I'm home no matter what the weather or conditions. I practice shooting from the ground standing, kneeling, squating, and any other position possible. I climbed a tree with my climbing stand in the woods around my house and shot continuously from there. Still , everytime I shoot, I learn something new. Its important to make one shot at a time. That means, not just getting out there and shooting arrows for the hell of it. After every shot, look back on what you did, and how it affected your shot. There are many different kinds of setups to use. Just do a little research on this forum or bowhunting magazines and theres accessories for everything. Some I have tried and liked and some I haven't . Its just trial and error and personal preference. It is definately worth the money and time. Good luck and I hope this has helped.