What makes a good hunting bow?

[BrushWolf]

Been tinkering around with setups. Got me to thinking what does most people look for in a new hunting bow?
Could be name brand, wood combo's, looks,functional, recurve or longbow. What's everyone's thoughts?

[woodchucker]

I have, and had, lots of hunting bows over many years.
I have come to believe that it is not the bows itself... But the confidence you have in it

[Gordon Jabben]

I have been lucky to find two really great bows in the last month or two.  With age, I have had to drop weight.  What I like about them is that they shoot a wide range of spines in wood arrows, very quiet, light physical weight, and no stacking. For what ever reason, one shoots high for me while the other, like the old saying, hits where I'm looking.  I'll probably sell the high shooting one although it's about perfect in every way and is a beautiful bow, just hits higher than I'm used to.   

[LookMomNoSights]

I have, and had, lots of hunting bows over many years.
I have come to believe that it is not the bows itself... But the confidence you have in it

I like that Woodchucker!  A lot to be said for that element...... if a bow just fits you just right in all the right ways it becomes a sort of extension of your self.  And that's the bow you'll take care of business with 

[Pine]

I like short bows.
31 flavors of ice-cream, which one is the best?

[Terry Green]

The one you shoot the best!!!!!