- I would suggest you get a decent climbing stand (if you are in OK physical condition). It will come with a workable harness. You can also ground hunt, but getting in the air really opens up your field of view.

- Practice with whatever weapon you choose.

- Watch some videos or read up on how to gut a deer...if you get one your first task will be to gut it out for transport.

I started hunting 2 years ago and have take a nice doe each of the last 2 years off the same 500 acre public land. Enjoy yourself.