As stated a lot depends on you individually. How much time and patience do you have do allot towards hunting. How is you self control? You will be starting from zero with a lot to learn. If you are patient nad not easily frustrated nad have the time, by all means start with the bow. But I think it would be easier to have a fun overall experience starting with a gun. Whichever you choose, you need to establish personal limits based on your comfort/ability, not what others do or are capable of. Good luck, there is lots of info here, its a great palce to start.