You still have to use slug guns out where you are ? I'm thankful they changed most of NY to rifle back in 2006. Haven't used a slug gun since. Previous to that I killed a lot of deer with slugs. Having grown up and lived most of my life close to the rifle/shotgun line I had places I hunted in both zones every season. Probably had a dozen different slug guns over the years and at one point had 4 all at the same time. Some rifled, some smooth, some 20 and some 12 gauge. Most were pumps but a couple single shots and one bolt action too.