Can someone clarify something.

klburton · 10-03-2005, 08:58 AM

Alright my family and i got into a discussion over the weekend. And of course we don't really know who is right. Any info would be helpful.

I am partial to black powder, my father seems to think that i can use my muzzleloader during ALL firearms seasons (in rifle counties). Does anyone know if this is true. I would think that it is not, why else would they specifically have a muzzleloader season? I mean i think it would be awesome, but want to make sure before anything.

Thanks all
Karen

slicendice · 10-03-2005, 09:09 AM

He's 100% correct. You can use a muzzleloader in ALL counties during the rifle season, even those where centerfire rifles are not allowed.

Slice

LITTLE MAGNUM · 10-03-2005, 09:26 AM

Your dad is right most states allow blackpower/muzzleloaders during regular rifle/gun season. Why because it's a legal hunting tool. Same as using a handgun. Now most states have definitions of a legal hunting tool...muzzle loader of greater then .40cal, or say handgun round with muzzle energy of or greater then @#*&.. The States that gun season means shotgun season, may or may not allow muzzle-loaders. I would use my muzzleloader over a shotgun with slugs, because my muzzleloader shoots better then any shotgun with slugs I own. Another reason someone would use a muzzleloader over a rifle or shotgun is if they were a convicted felon. Convicted felon's are prohibited from using firearms, however most are allowed to use and own a Blackpowder/muzzleloaders.

GREEK HUNTER · 10-03-2005, 09:33 AM

in pa you can but not in flintlock season.... i bow hunt during rifle season also don't do much rifle.. to many wacked people out there seen a guy get show 2 yrs ago in lancaster won't go back there anymore and that was with orange on... would use my muzz over any shot gun out there....

Nord QC Bouman · 10-03-2005, 06:28 PM

True in NH and VT. Once Rifle opens - ML, Bow are all fine.

mossy33oak · 10-04-2005, 08:34 AM

yep you can use the ole muzzleloader in gun season in Maryland.......its especially nice for Balt co etc where its shotgun only, a scoped muzzleloader is what I would carry rather than a shotgun.

T_in_PA3 · 10-04-2005, 01:40 PM

Kind of a hiearchy of weapons capablilities and being allowed to use 'lesser' weapons during a particular season. Basically, rifles are at the high end and everything else is a lesser weapon that you can use during the rifle season.

djgj200 · 10-04-2005, 05:44 PM

A side note:

A bow can be used during any deer season, at least here in MA. I think it is the same in NY too.

I would prefer the shotgun during the gun season in shotgun only areas only because I rarely see deer all by themselves. The shotgun gives me multiple shots for mulitple deer. I will have my ML ready in case if the reliable 870 does fail to perform.