Check Your State or County for what is In-Season also,You don't want to be Hunting for a certain Game only to get Fined if it is not the correct date/time to be Hunting said Game!
Here in Missouri You have to be Hunter Certified to go Hunting unless You were born before a certain year/date.As far as Hunting Public Land We basically park along the side gravel road or parking lot if available and walk in and sit quietly to Hunt.Most areas do not allow You to drive off the main road or use 4-wheelers so there are certain rules and guide lines to follow.
Same thing adheres to Deer Hunting or Turkey Hunting on Public Land,Conservation Area or Mark Twain National Forest land and certain Areas may have Buck only or Doe only limitations.Be sure to check out any Area before Hunting and find a Book or Flyer on Rules and Season Dates and limits!