Hello all, I was looking for a forum to ask questions about hunting, and this was the first google result
i'm a 28yo USAF veteran living in DeKalb IL, I've recently sent in my FOID application, hoping to hear back soon so I can buy a few guns.
My dad is going to give me a semi-auto 22 rifle and a very old single shot 16 gauge shotgun. I'm looking to take these and go rabbit or squirrel hunting somewhere - I was looking for a way to get started hunting with a minimum of required equipment.
I'm looking for advice and links, really, to information about where I could hunt, what laws I will need to follow, essential equipment, etc.
I am really having a lot of trouble finding information on public land where it would be legal to hunt rabbit or squirrel. Seems to be plenty of information on deer and duck, which I don't think i'm ready for.
Any replies will be appreciated.
David