what part of ny are you in ? go to one of your local sportsmen's clubs and they can help you get started on your journey. i would also get some good hunting magazines and videos make sure you get the educational type not just killing big trophy animals for the rich you want to learn from them. i got every roger raglin video i could watch he is a great whitetail hunter and has a lot of great hunting tactic's you can learn from and just put your own spin on them. we'll let us know if there's anything else you want to know ??