First , get books on deer hunting, learn the trade, the signs, the how to's. Information on the topic is very important , read and learn and experiment. Get online and ask questions,nobody here will lead you astray. Above all hunting is not about all the gear and toys one can have, it's about brothership, family, tradition, memories, and much more. My friend your entering the world that many of us love and cherish, welcome aboard and glad to have you as a fellow hunter.