I would try it if I were you. It is so fun! I am only 15 and started getting bored with shooting rabbits around my house and over my beagles so I brought out the bow this year.It was a great time. I killed two this year and missed 4. I was very happy though. If I were you I would do it right now during the winter not wait until spring. The snow lets you see them easily (if you have snow) and they seem to be less pressured around here. Unless you have been running them with beagles. Then it is a challenge! But just look for thicker areas where they can feed. One thing though, shot selection is very difficult! Good luck, - Buckhunter14