Hi gandilamont,
I have land owner tags for 171m which is the Juniper area and just west of the town of French Glen. Do you know that area and if you do, what do you think of it for the late muzzleloader hunt. We hunted that general area last year in the regular rifle season and did good but I don't know if the deer move out of that high desert area later like they sometimes do.

As far as using the 209 primer, you are right. I have read Fish and Wildlife muzzleloader regulations review several times now. Regarding lock and ignition types it says: Onlythree states specifically restrict lock type, Massachusetts and Oregon require open ignition systems and Pennsylvania only allows flintlocks. Eight states prohibit the use of centerfire primers. Oregon and Massachusetts do not specifically prohibit use of centerfire primes but they are typically excluded because most firearms that utilize them are considered to have closed ignitions.

Those are the exact words taken from their muzzleloader regulations review. Now does that mean that if I purchase a muzzleloader such as TC Black Diamond or White Ultra Mag, which are both considered open ignition rifles, I can legally use the 209 primer. Since I am new to muzzleloader hunting, can you tell me if there is any advantage in using a 209 primer? Is it because it cannot get wet and misfire? Anyone with answers to these questions please feel free to chime in.
Thanks in advance