There is a wealth of info online,
especially with state agencies,
down to maps of where to go,
for those starting,
have to remind them of importance of scouting,
scouting is done through out the year,
and can make up 90% of the hunting experience
learning the lands and animals behavior,
dont need top of the line expensive gear to hunt,
clothing, just about any camo will do,
my first outfit was used military clothing from surplus store,
think i paid $50 head to toe,
my bow was $500 new +10 yrs ago and still use it,
can find cheaper used bows around,
and if gun is your choice, bargains there too.
before one invests in gun or bow, recomend spending as much time outdoors as possible, can even hunt with a camera.