[Michael Barnes]

I am NOT opposed to stands, but I prefer stalking and the actual hunt.

Former Marine here...Stands will come later when we get into the "coordinate" hunts and he respects the hunt and is not out to "just kill a deer". Unfortunately, I have heard that recently from a couple young men.

[JRandomFreeper]

Dude, I'm an old man, and I'm out to 'just kill a deer' or 'just kill a pig'. That's the point of hunting. Putting meat on the table. And wtf is 'respecting the hunt'? Large dead animal in the freezer. Story over. Don't get all lefty-feely.

Meat good. Works for me. 5 minutes is better than 5 days.

/johnny

[driftdiver]

A simple bow seems hard to find. Most of them seem to have all kinds of bells and whistles.

http://www.basspro.com/Archery-Bows/_/N-1z11cvk

[umgud]

Ah yes, the ole stalking routine. Accessories and tactics will be as important or possibly more important the the actual bow. You’ve got to draw your prey in close or sneak up on it. There ain’t no long-range shots with a bow. You’ll typically be shooting less than 30 yards, though some shoot farther. You’re embarking on a very challenging and rewarding type of hunting. Sa far as the equipment, don’t let anybody talk you in to the high end brand-name bows. Cheap actually works pretty good.