Originally Posted by adrakeb

Hello! So I've had an interest in hunting for quite a long time, and finally have decided to jump on it. I'm more interested in archery hunting as opposed to guns, and have purchased a compound bow and am to the point of being accurate and continue to practice as much as possible. Here in Oklahoma, its fall archery turkey season. (Oct. 1st - Jan. 15th) I've heard it's hard to take a turkey with a bow, but I'm still determined do try my best. I've been reading as much as I can and watching many many videos on Youtube. This week I will be buying a Double Bull Dark Horse blind, decoys, hunting license (Completed Hunters safety course), orange clothes, box call (need practice using), and a couple seats for the blind. Things I have already: Diamond compound bow, (27'' draw length, 45lb draw weight) dozen or so arrows, range finder, mechanical tips, and release. (I'm sure I've missed a few things..)
Well, I'm still a teen so I'll have my dad along as a tag along though he doesn't know anything really about hunting either, my plans are to hunt on public land her in Oklahoma.
I'm so lost though with many questions.... How exactly does a hunting trip work/planned out? When your hunting on public land, do you only go for a couple days during the season and make a couple different trips? Do you HAVE to scout before hunting and still be successful? I've read its best to go during week days in the mornings, and walk at least 500 yards away from the parking lot because their are normally less hunters out. Once you are far out, do you set up everything, and start calling?
I'm honestly just so confused and don't know what to expect or really "how" to hunt? I need all the advice I can get and I'm sure I'll have many more questions. Thanks in advance to any and all help!!