I would say spend as much time as you can learning the area you intend to hunt. Now is as good a time as any. The hot spots don't come easily, especially these days so it may take effort to find them. In my opinion box calls are the best call for a beginner and the easiest to learn on. Keep it simple. Learn the basic yelp and cluck, then continue to learn from there....purrs, etc. I would probably forgo cutting and other difficult calls until later and after you have learned the basics. Keep in mind it only takes a single cluck to sometimes call in a gobbler. Personally, I would begin practicing the mouth call, but leave it in your pocket for later down the road. Don't overcall and be patient. Good luck.
ullhair: 
