Follow-up question, what do ya'll like to hunt with? I am a lefty so i was considering 12 gauge or lever-action 30-30 now that it's an option.
You would be equally well served with either, as long as you don't mind the empties ejecting across your line of sight, assuming that you don't go to the trouble of getting the uncommon southpaw version of the pump or auto shotgun.
Don't forget that southpaw versions of bolt actions are quite a bit easier to obtain, and they greatly expand your options with the newly legalized calibers (.243 or .308 bore and 1.16 minimum case length), so you would have probably the ideal artillery piece if you can find one built with the bolt on the "wrong" side.
Welcome!
Great advice given so far. For your first hunt don't over think it. Yeah, there are all sorts of things you can do to increase your chances for harvesting a deer, but the time tested method of being patient still probably wins out. Its easy to get discouraged early and think about moving stands, trying calls, etc. Hunt the wind and know how it can hurt an help you, but don't get in a hurry to change things up if you don't see any deer immediately.
If you haven't actually field dressed a deer or other medium game before, definitely talk to someone who has, and even check to see if you can find someone to show you how if you are fortunate enough to take an animal. The internet is great, but there is nothing like doing it in person to really get a feel for it. I know the first time I field dressed a deer I was being very careful as I didn't want to do something wrong. The person coaching me said "relax, its already dead, you can't hurt it."
BTW, I like to hunt with a bow, recurve especially.
Gun season is fun, but it's just different.
Rounds flying in front of my line of sight is a cross i have to bare anyhow, haha. Good point on the bolt action though..i thought about that too since cheaper models like the Ruger American jumped on the LH train but..if i'm being honest i'm a sucker for a lever action.
Ruger #1 RSI in .243 win (private ground only)
TC .35 Rem (trimmed to lspec- private or public land legal).
Either is lefty/righty.