In the area I live hunting opportunities are really rare. Everything is a development or farm land. Land that is wooded is leased off. My cousin went to a land auction 3 minutes from my house and bought 14 acres. Doesn't sound like much but here in suburban Maryland, it's a awesome opportunity to get out there. I've lucked into two double man permanent deer stands. Next is the crossbow to really take advantage and hunt as much as possible. I'm a nurse and only work 3 days a week so I'll really be hitting it hard. Through lots of reading I have pretty much settled on the Tenpoint Turbo model without the cocking gadget. Curious if there is a certain time of the year these crossbows go on sale? Seems like the $800 is the money on one of these.