Might be a good idea for you to go through cali's hunter education program.Find out what's available,ie,any outdoor programs/(hunting)clinics they have and maximize those.There's also game dept. hunting lands in your area.You might also make connections w/an instructor that could lead to hunting opprotunities.Use the internet and the resources here.Learn to process what you harvest and stay away from the commercializations of hunting.Your money will go farther and your hunting enjoyment will increase.