welcome
i also started late in life,
Growing up in NYC, hunting wasnt something i grew up with,
now couldnt imagine life without it,
first step as others stated is hunter ed course, go for both gun and bow, get the bow certification out the way, so you have that option later,
until your set up to hunt, what you can do and a must for hunting is scout areas,
where will you be hunting for what?
scout with same intention as hunting, trying to spot and get close to the animals,
just walking/hiking through the woods isnt the same,
as you walk , animals scatter, especially squirrels, they wont make a sound as your walking, but if you sit still for a while, you will notice the wildlife around you.
learn the areas, remember animals need food, water and shelter,
where are those three where you plan on hunting? look for tracks/activity to/from those places,
for turkeys, get some calls, and try to call them in, even if you cant hunt yet,
slate and stick is an easy to use turkey call,
take it step by step, and dont forget to check in here with any questions
and yes as others mentioned, safety first!!!!