All this is good information also if you know sombody that hunts ask them to take you along and show you the ropes. Rifle wise i'd suggest a bolt action 308 or 7mm08 they are more than enough to kill any deer in this country and have little recoil also the time tested 3030 lever action is a great choice if shots are under 150 yards plus the 3030 is probobly the cheapest highpower deer rifle to buy ammo for.