nothing wrong with a shotgun. here in Florida our hunting seasons are archery, muzzle loader and then general gun (pistol, rifle or shotgun). i still use my shotgun with buckshot when i hunt tight areas with visibility less than 50 yards. a 12 gauge shotgun will easily take down a whitetail deer with buckshot within 50 yards.

shotguns are an awsome tool when you put them to use in the right conditions. remember, you wouldn't use a ball peen hammer to loosen your trucks lug nuts. always use the right tool for the job.