Welcome to the forums QTompkins. I hope you are seriously considering becoming an avid bowhunter.
As you follow the posts and threads of this forum you will see why we are all "Junkies", and are addiction to bowhunting is very contagious. So be forewarned about following the boards LOL
All i can say about cost is that bowhunting is priceless $, once you get involved and start to practice and become proficient, Man o Man look out!
So again welcome and hope to see you around,, ask as many ?? as you feel you need to and you will see the super support of the great bowhunters here.