'm wingin this but I've always understood WMAs to be state owned while some public avaiable hunting areas are leased land and generally more retrictive in how they are used such as permit requiredand manner of hunting (archery only) etc.. State forests are state owned and generally more open to all uses.Check the listing or areas open to public for info. Generally .22 cal rimfire is permitted for hunting small game on state lands but again check the regs to be sure.I hope this helps....