1. Hunters Safety - Without it you can't buy a license, so it is a must-do.
2. Determine what you want to hunt, and the method to hunt that type of game. Read up on/watch videos of/ and make every attempt to observe that species in the wild.
3. Place/places to hunt - Do you have somewhere to go? Find a spot or a friend who can help you.
4. Spend hours at a shooting range or similar making sure you are very familiar with your hunting weapons and other hunting tools.
5. Spend hours during non-hunting periods in your hunting area. Observe nature, take note of what you see and hear.
6. If you dislike or refuse to do any or all of 1-5, then hunting may not be for you.