I started hunting with a bow in the early 90's and continued until maybe 6 years ago. I was still using XX75 aluminum arrows, overdraws, short stiff arrows, high draw weight. I did all of my own tuning, fletching, everything. For a few different reasons, i slowly stopped hunting and eventually my archery equipment fell into disrepair.

I miss archery considerably. It was the only time i really enjoyed hunting. I have been window shopping and noticed a some new tech. What new tech should i look for or avoid? Looking at price ranges up to $1000, what manufacturers should i look at? Are the manufacturers generally the same as the last 20 years.

How has tech or geometry changed, like brace height, cams (1 or 2), limb length, accessories, releases, rests, etc?

I guess, some reading and research might be in order. Can you suggest some informative web sites or magazines? Or are the same ones still around?

thanks

SMC527 seems to have covered most everything.

You can't go wrong with a drop-away rest, a sight with a round housing, and carbon arrows. I'd also recommend going with a lighter-poundage bow (50 or 60 pounds), as today's 50# bow will smoke yesterday's 70# bow. My 52# bow will fling AMO-weight arrows (6 grains per pound) at over 300 FPS. Unless you are hunting elk, brown bears, or something large outside of the continental U.S., 50-60 pounds will easily suffice. Heck, Ted Nugent kills just about everything with a 48# bow.