There's some great advice here.
Minimally, you'll (probably) need to be licensed for small game, which will require a hunters safety class. You mentioned squirrels and rabbits. In most states these are game animals and not varmints so bag and possession limits likely apply, as well as season dates.
As for where to hunt: TYPICALLY (though certainly not always), federal land such as forest service land and BLM land are legal to hunt on. Some state land in your neck of the woods might also be legal.
My suggestion to you is to take hunters safety first. You will need it for a license anyways, and it's a good refresher if nothing else.
Second, study your Department of Wildlife's regulations. Download them off the internet or pick up a packet from your local sporting goods store or the regional office. This may also be a place where you can check for land that is legal to hunt.
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