Lurp, first of all welcome. It sounds like you are getting the bug. You'll love the challenge of shooting a trad bow, just don't give up. It sounds like you have a good bow to start with. I also have a 45lb bear recurve, but it stacks on me way too much. If you have a 29" or under draw it should be fine to learn and hunt with.

First things first though, take the bow to a pro shop and make sure everything is OK with it. And get yourself a good book on traditional shooting, I would suggest Byron Fergusons Become the arrow.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...297323-7890441

Good luck to you and congrats on getting the Traditional Bug!