Needing info/advice on trad bows

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I'm thinking about getting into trad shooting. At this point all I have ever shot are compounds....an "entry level" PSE Bruin which I promptly upgraded to a Mathews Switchback. I want to shop for a traditional bow.....probably at Archery Country in Austin or Nocked & Loaded in Lampasas, maybe Cabela's.

I don't know at this point whether I want a recurve or longbow. (I want a bow I can practice with until I feel comfortable hunting with....mainly from a tree blind with limited draw space and from a ground blind with plenty of draw space., mule deer from 10 to 30 yds.) I don't know the brands....good, better, best....etc. I've looked at Cabela's prices, mainly Fred Bear, Martin and PSE.

I know there are accomplished trad shooters on here....give me some ideas on what I need to consider. I'd rather not get an "entry level" bow to start with and promptly upgrade to a better hunting bow....as I did with compounds. I'd rather just dive right in to the bow I intend to hunt with.

All help appreciated!