re: Beginner Bow

Go to an archery shop and figure out your draw length and what weight you can pull. I would start lower, depending on what size of a guy you are. Probably a 50-60 would work for you and be perfect for deer.

Once you know your DL and poundage, you can start searching for something used. I would get a high quality bow that has been used rather than a brand new lower quality bow, but thats just me. If you still want an entry bow, Bear makes some really good ones. I think PSE makes an entry bow as well. I don't know much about the Cabela's and Bass Pro bows, but they are entry level and probably cheap.

I learned to shoot with one of my dad's old bows when I was a kid. Maybe you can find somebody with an old one who's willing to let you use it or buy it.