Welcome aboard, Ron...
You need to visit Virginia's DGIF (Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries) website and read all the rules, regs, and laws.
www.dgif.virginia.gov
Since you're in Fredericksburg, the nearest public land WMA (Wildlife Management Area) is CF Phelps, right up Route 17.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=17
They also have a rifle range, where you can practice with your Remington .30-06 and get really proficient and learn which ammo it likes the best. You also need to real the regs on the DGIF website and check out the ordnances and various counties regarding rifles. Some allow rifles, some don't and only allow muzzleloaders and shotguns. Some don't even allow any firearms at all (bow only) -- i.e. VA Beach, City of Richmond, close suburbs of D.C. ..etc...etc...
Also (I'm sure you're aware), since your "new" to hunting... You need to go through the hunter education course before you can get a license (if you haven't already done so). All the info is on the DGIF's website.
I'm sure others will help out too. Again, welcome aboard!
