>>1163627A few have said this already but...
Get a compound for hunting. Also realize that this shit takes years of constant practice to really kill it and bag big bulls/bucks. Joe Rogan has some shit on it with a guy I'm forgetting the name of.
Also, I'll tell you my experience, with a bow and 8 yrs of practice I have never bagged anything, and relegate myself to targets because I don't want to hurt the animal. If you really aren't fully committed, stick to guns. You'll need a sidearm regardless bc bears/wolves/coyotes will FUCK. YOUR. SHIT.