Pretty awesome tips to be honest. Right now the plan is to hunt a couple times this year with the much knowledgable cousin. Once I decide that I'm ready to go at it alone, I will hunt NJ (although I hear that I am as likely to get shot as a buck is). Gonna be on public land so I'm thinking a ladder stand may be my best choice. I like the whole scouting idea too. I want to at least learn my prey, know their thoughts, so I can think quicker then them when the time comes. Since I have a shotgun at the moment, what's the thoughts on rifles and bows? I want a rifle for PA and a bow once I get used to the guns.