I'm in Jersey and do my best not to shoot BB's. I shot 1 BB about 5 years ago but it was a rainy,foggy day and I thought he was a doe. The only way I would shoot a BB on purpose is if it were the last day of the season and my freezer was still empty. If the choice is between shooting a BB and having no venison until next year....sorry Mr. Button Buck but your time is up. For the most part I would pass on a BB to let him grow.