all very good advice given here on equipment.
aside from following their suggestions, i'd recommend you speak to other bowhunters you may know and read as much publications as possible in the off-season. bowin' is a bit different from gun in that you've got to get up close & personal
with the deer. you mentioned scent which is very important, but naturally there are other important variables to consider, ie; camo patterns, stand placement, stealth, etc.
it may sound a bit confusing to you at first, but it's really pretty simple once you get into it. also, it'll make you a better gun hunter imho.
btw, i own a 13 yr old browning setup and shoot my limit darn near every year since i bought it new.
good luck.
-ken
