Thanks for the replies.

Public land is fine - I just want to get away from the crowds a bit. I am still feeling my way around a bit. I generally deer hunt with my father and we both have 30-30s, so that is another consideration of mine. It was a big surprise to me that so many upstate areas don't allow rifles for deer. I may just hunt the north country. I have a 12 guage with a fixed modified choke, and I doubt its very accurate shooting slugs past 30 yards. I would prefer to avoid spending any $$$ to buy a rifled barrel.

Any recommendations for small game on public land?

Anyone feel free to send me an email if you want to get together this fall for a hunt.