Here in the southern zone of new york, shotgun only is definetely the only way to go. I wouldn't want a bunch of trigger happy maniacs(cause thats what they are)carrying around something capable of carrying 500yds. Especially when i have 5 guys within 300yds of me that dont know or dont care that i'm there.
But in areas where hunting populations are a little less dense, more power to the use of rifles. I wish i had the same privalige close to home.