Take every thing you read on this site with a grain of salt somewhere in-between what the drama queens and every body else has to say lies the truth .Take up archery. Chances are you will like it. If you are relatively coordinated and are willing to put in the time With a little help from some one that knows what they are doing you can purchase a quality bow tomorrow and be ready to go out next fall .there will limits on what you can shoot but if you are honest with your self you will know what your limits are. Stick to 20 yard high percentage shots (stay away from any frontal shots) make your mistakes, learn, have fun and respect the animal you are hunting. jmho