I hope you get the opportunity. You can always tackle it on your own. Use the "easier" calls (box, slate/pot) and watch the videos how to use them. I never got the opportunity to hunt turkeys with anyone. I watched you tube videos regarding how to call (gave up on mouth calls), and I pretty much stick to using slates. I fell in love with it after my first season- called in quite a few hens, and had a couple gobblers hung up out of range, but I was hooked. Took me 3 yrs to get my first one, and it took my daughter 3 years to get her first as well. As I said in an earlier post in this thread, the numbers have really decreased around my area(of course I saw plenty before I started hunting them). Best thing you can do is find a good location, with as many birds as possible. Watch calling videos, ask questions on forums (this is a great one for so many aspects of hunting and shooting), read info on turkey hunting. And then just get out there. I don't think anything can replace my love of deer hunting, but turkey hunting is a close second. And if I can help you out I will be glad to answer any questions (I am no expert by any means).