If you can hook up with a veteran turkey hunter even for one good day of hunting, you'll move years ahead of the frustration curve. If you have trouble finding someone to take you out for the day let me know, I try and take a new turkey hunter out at least once a spring. I'd be more than happy to spend a day passing along what I know.
Fred, you are a generous person who truly does much to promote our sport. Hunting7mm this is great advice and a very generous offer.

One pice of advice I will offer, many times, especially once season has started, you are ahead to sit quietly at feeding areas and wait for the birds without calling and letting them know you are there.
