i shoot critters all year long. there's nothin better than ground poundin spearows, chipmunks and rabbits, etc. shoot tha same arrow setup you usefor deerhunting,target, whatever. jus use your older arrows then you dont feel so bad when you crack a rock, birdfeeder, tire rim.... and break your arrow. and make sure u get some judo's or g5's. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON JUDO WANNABES THEY BREAK EASILY. ive shot thousands of times with my 4 yr old judos where as the generic ones broke within the first season. good luck