I was hoping you all could give some insight on which to get first. I know that finding a .22 would be the easiest part, and there relatively cheap in comparison to a 12 gauge. Also .22 ammo is cheap also.
Where would I go about finding a 12 gauge used?
I know Illinois deer is slug only, or bow and muzzle loader. What about Minnesota? I know I can look at the regs but there's the chance you guys can fill me in right off the bat. Would I be able to use the shotgun to hunt in Minnesota?
Also Illinois, if I wanted to hunt squirrel and I'm pretty sure rabbit too I can only use a shot gun. I most likely wouldn't hunt squirrel because I don't eat it and can't see myself getting a taste for them. So having a shotgun would do for Illinois.
Also hunter safety, I know I have to do. You can hunt a year without it in mn as long as your with someone who has it with their apprentice program. I'll probably just do that