Thanks for the tip, maybe i can round up some local gals that like to hunt and get my wife involved. She's starting to take some interest in archery and i hope she likes it as much as shooting guns.
Oh and in NC legally it has to be .243 or larger to hunt deer.
About the caliber regs. I called (1-919-733-3391) just to be sure because i do know guys personally that use a 223 for deer hunting here and i'd hate to know they were doing so illegally. According to the nc wildlife commission regs and the folks i spoke with there is no min caliber for deer in NC. It is illegal to use a rimfire but a centerfire of any caliber can be used.