And the hunting clubs here are full of grumpy old menough to be honest lol.
Ha ha. There are all types of guys everywhere. But that would still be a good place to talk hunting and get to know other folks of like mind. Also, you could become a regular at your local sporting good store. You don't have to spend a ton, but spend some time and a couple dollars and get to know the owners and employees. If they have an archery range or shooting range, even better. You can shoot or even join a league. Then you'll be making friends and shooting the breeze with other sportsmen. You just gotta get into these circles and you will have lots of mentors and maybe even some new friends.