Go for it Anthony, it's definately a whole different kinda hunt you'll enjoy.
I gave it a go this past season, just glad I tested the water before jumping in with two feet the way you explain far as equiptment goes. I wouldn't have wanted to blame that for my own mistakes.
Get a summer of shooting targets then a trial season under your belt and I bet you'll see just how primitive you want to go for starters till you work out some of the wrinkles that come with the transition.