I asked on QTDDTOT and got ignored, so I'll ask here:
Friend and I decide to get into deer hunting together. I bought a Ruger American gen 2 in 308. It's been boresighted, I just need to zero it. I know a hunters safety course is the next thing I need to figure out. What else do I need to get or do, and are there common mistakes I should avoid (like buying unecessary or meme gear) and any must-haves that a beginner wouldn't know about?