Question for Pa. guys???

SPIKEHORN11 · 07-17-2006, 12:53 PM

I read somewhere that you cannot hunt with semi auto weapons. Is that true?

I have a Rem. .243 semi and Rem. 1100 12 ga.. If what I read is true then I don't think I can hunt deer in the state. I also read that it is flintlock only for muzzleloader.

T_in_PA3 · 07-17-2006, 01:03 PM

No semis for deer hunting.
Early muzzleloader is open to basically any front stuffers. Late season, after Xmas is flintlock only.

DougE · 07-17-2006, 02:13 PM

I think he could use the shotgun,couldn't he?

Windwalker7 · 07-17-2006, 02:25 PM

Semi shotguns are legal for small game.

I also believe semi shotguns are legal for deer in Allegheny Co. only.

liv2hunt69 · 07-17-2006, 03:32 PM

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ORIGINAL: Windwalker7

Semi shotguns are legal for small game.

I also believe semi shotguns are legal for deer in Allegheny Co. only.

This is true.

DougE · 07-17-2006, 04:22 PM

That must be the reason that the only guy I know who uses a semi lives in Pittsburgh.I wonder what the rational for that law is?

T_in_PA3 · 07-17-2006, 07:09 PM

To kill more deer?

PA GOBBLER · 07-17-2006, 07:46 PM

I just want to add early muzzleloader is for doe only. but does anyone know if you can use them in the rifle season?

wayomic · 07-18-2006, 03:03 AM

No semi-autos at all.

Semi-autoshotguns only when used for small game, fur bearer, turkey or unprotected birds.
(didn't find a rider saying whether or not they were legal for deer, so I would have to say assume no. though you can write or email the PA Game Commission to check.)

Flintlock-only during the main/regular season which is just after Christmass. During the early season you can use any muzzleloader, flint, percussion or inline, that fits in the minimum/maximum regs for the season.

wayomic · 07-18-2006, 03:14 AM

muzzleloader in rifle season?
Yes, any one you want to as long as it's 45cal or larger.
Flint, perc or inline.