kaizenakira

I'm interested in getting into bowhunting. I've never actually ever been hunting before and am looking for advice on gear, tips, etc. I'm looking to just get into small game such as rabbits or squirrels, nothing big. I'm also just looking for a simple entry level, affordable bow. I'm sorry I can't be more specific about what "affordable" means, but I have no idea about the price ranges of an entry level bow. I'm also a small guy at 5 feet 7 inches and 140 lbs if that influences what bow I should get. Thanks for any help.

Terasec

Welcome,
First step would be to get your hunters ed certification.
Wealth of info covered in the course I won't go into here.
If you have 0 interest in bigger game, although that interest may come later,
I would recomend checking regs for minimum poundage for small game, most states its 35# min for turkey/deer.
Some states have no min for small game like rabbits.
I would get a low poundage bow recurve for rabbits,
Easy to carry while hiking, quick to draw and shoot.
I use 2 bows, compound for turkey and big game, and a 25# recurve for rabbits and such.
Price of bow will vary, quality will cost you.
If there is a range by you, many have used bows for sale, some will let rent you for a fee to use a bow at the range, some will let you try the bow.
Recomend spending some time at a range and checking out the bows.

huntingkidPA

for small game i think a recurve bow sounds great for you. Instinctive shooting and fingers, it doesn't get much better. Look around at some bow shops for an old Fred Bear recurve. you'll be able to get a bow, arrows, and a shooting glove for around $150.

Arkansasmountainman

go to a bow shop and check them out

kaizenakira

Thanks for all the help guys. I"ll definitely look for a recurve bow at a bow shop. 150 sounds like a very good price to me.