Welcome to the forum! I'm a new hunter also one season of Deer and one of Turkey so far. My Nephew gave me some good knowledge to enter the woods with my first hunt that helped me have a good first season last year for deer.A.) Learn quickly what you can about the Whitetail and it's habitat,the Forum can help here as well as all the free info on the internet.B.) Know your hunting area well,Water,Food,Beding Area's etc.C.) Good equipment and the skill to use it. I got a good used Bow,good arrows,broadhaeds,range finder. I spent more time with my Bow than with my wife until the season started and hit my first Buck in the heart.I missed my second Deer my Doe because I did not practice shooting from a tree stand.Close only counts in horse shoes. Play the wind and keep your sent in check to the best of your ability but remember the wind is your friend or enemy it depends on you. Most of all be safe have a good time and enjoy the whole expierence and if you don't get a deer you will have had a great time. Get close to good hunters who know their stuff and be teachable at all times. We all get busted,we all miss and we all are still learning a true Hunter is always learning. I also got my first Turkey with all the help I find on the site and listening to those who have a lot of expierence. Good Hunting This Season! Tally Ho!