Alright, for one you need the hunter ed class, then depending on the hunting you wanna do you need good boots or waders and some camo clothing that fits the terrain and climate you plan to hunt. Also depending you will need dekes and maybe some blind material, I used camo burlap for all around when I started and still do some...also you need to get familiar with your gun, prasctice makes perfect, that goes with calling....also it is an exspensive sport but you dont have to start by spendig an arm and a leg.....another tip is subscribe to some magazines/join DU, reads books and educate yourself, watch and listen to birds the list goes on and on but all of it is addictive!!!