Ehhhh. I want to get some more meat in the freezer this year. I have a .22 and a 12ga that are both okay for hunting small game. My big problem is the place where I can go to hunt whenever I want is shotgun only. I've heard mixed reviews about using shotguns to hunt small game.

My biggest concern is about destroying the meat and swallowing some bbs.

Any advice or tips prior to me heading out there with my 12ga? I'd love to use my .22, but its not an option where I'm hunting.