I am a lifelong hunter and I just went bowhunting for the first time last month. I have been in your shoes so maybe this might be of help.

It's likely that the $250.00 bow at Walmart is good enough to get started on. The problem is that it's also likely that it isn't going to fit you for crap. I'd much rather have a cheap bow that fits than a $750.00 bow that doesn't, but a $250.00 bow that doesn't fit is going to be plain horrible.

Do yourself a favor, go into your local archery shop, and at least have a look around. Go after hunting season. Hunters are a fickle lot. Many just have to have the latest, superfast bow available. That means that there are plenty of used ones available that are great bargains. Or even check Ebay. But either way, get a professional to set up your bow. It will be much easier down the road, trust me.

By the way, bowhunting is a blast. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Regards, Vince