More advice from an old far*. Rather than specific advice let me offer something a bit different. First and foremost in my book .... put safety absolutely first. You do that and the rest is all good !

Consider that to become a good hunter, one needs to first of all develop the best woodsmanship that they can. Get into the woods early and often. Stay hours on end and learn the sights and sounds. Learn the critters and plants that live where you hunt. Learn how to move with stealth. Become an expert with map and compass. Learn how to track. Etc.

Become an excellent marksman. Know your limitations and those of your weapon. And be satisfied to stay within those limits. This is an "ethics" deal in my book.

Don't get all balled up in the hype of hunting product ads. There are no true short cuts. There are no sure things. Most of the "stuff" is out there to separate you from your hard earned dollar, and that is about it ! If this stuff worked as advertised, we'd all a have a wall full of P&Y or B&C bucks.

Have fun. Believe me you'll get frustrated from time to time. And don't be "disappointed" because yours ain't as big as his!

I'm almost 64. For me it long ago quit being about the kill. It is so much more than that ... you'll see if you hang with it long enough.

Not to sound preachy, but when you kill a deer, be respectful of the life that you just took. The way I figure it, the good Lord breathed about as much life into the deer that I just killed as He did into me.

I hope you have a good season and welcome to this craziness!