Can someone clarify something.
10-03-2005, 08:58 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Posts: 21
Can someone clarify something.
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
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
10-03-2005, 09:26 AM
#3
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Vermont
Posts: 77
RE: Can someone clarify something.
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.
10-03-2005, 09:33 AM
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RE: Can someone clarify something.
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....
10-04-2005, 08:34 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MD
Posts: 4,572
RE: Can someone clarify something.
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.
10-04-2005, 01:40 PM
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RE: Can someone clarify something.
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.
10-04-2005, 05:44 PM
#8
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Central MA
Posts: 207
RE: Can someone clarify something.
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.
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.
