22 rifle on state land

[Mark from MA]

My kids first year hunting with a bow its pretty cheap so i also picked him up the firearms license as well. We dont have private land up northeast so im holding off on the deer tag for now. Question is. For small game on state land can you hunt with a 22 or must it be a shotgun?

 

[dcmdon]

Mods or OP, you created 2 duplicate threads by accident.
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To other members,

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