Apology offered---I have gone deeper into the regulations and dumb as it is, Mississippi DOES allow the 45/70 during a ML season. Why I don't know, but I guess it's one of those "down south" things, LOL! I offer my sincere apology to the accused and as far as I'm concerned his buck was legally taken if it was killed with a 45/70 during the ML season. As far as whether he adherred to contest rules is none of my concern. I also wish to apologize to the Moderators, who have a difficult job and do their best to keep us all happy!!!