RE: NY Southern zone
Seems like it will never pass but it doesnt make sense in that the entire shotgun area is less populated than areas such as Orange County. I could almost see Orange County go to shotguns with everything else remaining the same.
Check out shotgun states like Iowa and Illinois. I hunted ILL twice and you could certainly use a rifle if allowed due to remoteness. However, they credit shotguns only as part of their success for big bucks.
Bob--from shotgun Jersey.