welcome to the forum
My best advice to a new hunter is this, don't expect things to happen like they do on TV
just enjoy the time in the outdoors, pay attention to your scent and go slow and expect to make mistakes, there all part of learning
be SAFE, no animal is worth an accident
I came from a non hunting family, and learned how to hunt on my own, desire and will, got to be a very successful hunter now, traveled all over hunting all types of game and its been a great ride
hunting isn't that hard if you make the effort!
you also can learn a TON in the off season by just being in the outdoors, spend enough time and you will pick up on animal movements and likes and dis likes
and come hunting season you will have a jump on things
I gather you have taken a hunter safety course? if not, find one, its a good place to try and meet local hunters
same can be said at local bow shops and gun stores
most all of these stores have groupies that hang out a LOT< and many of these types will be happy to help a new guy out
just take what all is said with a grain of salt
you don't need HIGH end gear either to be successful either!
enjoy and best of luck to you!