Scott,

Yes, the PA muzzleloader stamp allows you to shoot either sex but the bow, only buck. I never thought about it but you are right. They should also make the late bow season the same way and not favor rifles, even flintlock rifles.

I would think that the reason to allow for both only in late ML was to stimulate more rifle hunters to shoot ML flint. I don't know if it worked but I do enjoy that season. Less hunters in the woods and more opportunities to hunt, even a longer season.

T