That is so ridiculous. That one can not shoot clays on private lands. It is amazing what stupid restrictive laws exist in this world.

Do you know why these laws were put in place? Any sort of logical basis?

Regarding bows, I will have a look at mine and post again. I too started in school, with a kids recurve. Then bought a bigger one. I think it is good advice to start with a simple recurve. A simple target recurve can be very cheap and allow one to learn some basics.

I see Ripp mentioned draw length of the bow. I did not realise this as I thought it was based on the arrow shaft length? But obviously both. A good archery shop as said will allow you to try some shots with some of the bows. When I bought my compound which was not expensive, they watched me shoot it and then selected the arrows to use with it. Plus helped setup the sights. I haven't used it a lot and not for any medium sized game.

Regarding shooting left handed, I think the simple recurves are ambidexorous and don't think the grips are shaped for either in particular. At least the cheapo ones. I agree starting with a simple recurve will allow you to learn first. How to aim with the arrow point, where to consistenly hold the nock on your face or chin. Trajectory. Plus also you hold the full draw weight at full draw. Later when you go to a compound it will be much easier as the hold weight is much less.

Can you hunt with a bow in Spain?

The anits hate it here and love to publicise whenever a kangaroo is photographed with an arrow in it. I don't believe it is possible to legally hunt or shoot roos with bows here, as there is few legal opportunities to sporting hunt kangaroos. I imagine most of these roos are the result of kids or dickheads out in the bush. Not serious sporting hunters.

An acquaintance from some time ago used to practice with his bow in his backyard. Shooting it from fence to fence. I guess the neighbours never knew. He was a hunting guide and outfitter in NZ in those days. Was learning to do it for guiding bowhunters.