Well im also new in this forum but i have been hunting Texas Whitetails for more than 30 years & What i could recommend :

look for a hunters educational program in you area (park & wild life dept.)with such prog.youcan learnlots of things .

Get involved with older persons who hunt in your area, may be Some one in your family knows a hunter with a lot of experience may be he canteach yousome tips & tricks like safety precautions,choosing the right Bow,how to pull it,how to hunt,where to hunt,feild drees your animal.

Hope this helps.