I'm totally new to archery, other than that I've done some target practice at my relative's house and twice at summer camp. I can handle a thirty pound draw comfortably, though have gone up to fifty without much difficulty. Also, what permits/ practise should I get before I go out for whitetail/varmint on my aunts private property? Thanks for putting up with me long enough to get to the end of my messege and if you the answers, please let me know!

there are a lot of companies that make great bows for relatively low cost for Beginners. Its hard to narrow it down but i would look at a couple companies that have package deals or cheaper bare bone bows you can have set up for cheap. I know Parker bows has some good deals, along with Diamond. I know Mission(by Mathews) are also priced well, not sure if they have a package deal though. Browning is also another good one along with PSE and Hoyt. If i were you and i would try to get a package deal, something with a cheap fiber optic site, a whisker biscuit or octane rest, great for all hunting applications, very effective and great for begginers too. A attached quiver and peep and kisser and D loop on the string and you will be good to go. Id go to local pro shops and take a look at various models at various stores, they will be able to help point you in the right direction and get you set up with your draw length and arrows and all the other stuff that will help make you a better archer. I would not buy one off the internet unless you know how to work on your own bow. Plus you help out the local shop they will help you out and get your ready to hunt.

I bought a Parker BuckHunter Outfitter Package last year at Cabelas. I LOVE it. In the 2009 Archery catalog i got, its listed at $299.99. It shoots very well. Draw weight is adjustable from 50-60lbs and draw length is 26-32" i think. It includes a fiber optic site, arrow quiver, arrow rest and a peep sight. In fact its ready to shoot right out of the box. If you can go to cabelas(if you live near one) and try it out. If you choose to buy it theyll help you set it up and put a string loop on for you. Im VERY happy with the bow and highly recommend it.

Fully adjustable in many ways. Very affordable.

Really nice bow.
DB

Bowtech rage, Diamond Rock, BEar Lights out, Parker wildfire XP, any martin, all great deals all amazing bows.

If you look at these, don't pass on the Parker Wildfire XP also. I bought one a couple years ago to switch to lefty and it's fantastic. Smooth shooting, quiet for not being a top end bow and comes completely decked out. You can find one for about $100 more than a buckhunter.

If you're inexperienced, just about any of the lower end Parkers are good learning bows. You may like them so much you won't want to upgrade to a top end, high dollar speed demon.

Kind of need a price range to see what you're working with. I would go with a mid level bow, so you don't waste money upgrading next year.

However, don't fall into the trap that you need a $1k bow to hunt.