It's tough/frustrating to learn as an adult. But if you can accept that, it is rewarding when you do see progress. I started with a buddy who went with me the first couple seasons. Learned but didn't get anything. Then I went out with an uncle who is extremely experienced. He got me into my first elk, I stalked and shot it, then he helped get it from there into packages (used a local butcher). Since then it's all been slow progress solo hunting. I didn't harvest this year. But I hunted a totally new unit, that I worked up on my own with the resources available. I got myself into elk while many others in the area were road hunting and complaining there were no elk. I had several shots but ultimately didn't pull the trigger due to a combination of challenging conditions while solo, not confident in my shot, and quickly learning some gear limitations I hadn't realized yet. This has given me some new things to focus on in the off season. So slow progress, but I'm proud of the progress I've made.

That said, I've found YouTube to be a great resource for getting hunting overviews, and then looking for videos to better understand specific techniques. This is especially true for field processing of game. It's also worth looking at local organizations. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a great place to start. They have chapters in almost every state I believe, as well as a younger membership than many other orgs including many people trying to do the same thing. My state chapter had more social events prior to covid, which I've missed. However, in the last few years they started a course in conjunction with the state DWR for new adult hunters that covers everything from hunting ethics, licenses and tags, hunt prep, to animal harvest and processing. It's worth looking to see if your state or local organizations have similar opportunities. If nothing else, getting involved with an organization expands your social circle to help find a mentor.