See also General Hunting Regulations
See also Deer Hunting Regulations
All firearms must be cased and unloaded while being transported in vehicles. A muzzleloader is considered unloaded when, in the case oa a percussion cap rifle or shotgun, the percussion cap has been removed from the nipple; in the case of a flintlock, when the powder is removed from the pan and a boot or cover made of nonmetallic material is placed over the frizzen.
Hunters using or possessing any shotgun slug in the field during the deer seasons must have a shotgun with adjustable open iron or peep sights or a scope affixed to the shotgun.
Telescopic sights of any magnification (scope power) are permitted for deer hunting on all firearms, including muzzleloader rifles and smoothbores. No permits are required for telescopic sights.
Shotgun shells containing single spherical projectiles referred to as pumpkin balls are prohibited.
While deer hunting with a shotgun, it is illegal to have in possession any ammunition not authorized for deer hunting.
When hunting during the overlapping firearms seasons for deer and when in possession of the proper permits for the current season, hunters may carry the firearms legal for the current seasons. For example, when Sixday Firearm and Permit Muzzleloader seasons run concurrently, a hunter may be in possession of a shotgun and a muzzleloading rifle and/or smoothbore muzzleloader.
Only one muzzleloading rifle or smoothbore muzzleloader may be in possession while deer hunting.
Only black powder or black powder equivalents, including Clean Shot, GOEX Clear shot and Pyrodex, may be used with a muzzleloading firearm when engaged in hunting. Modern smokeless powder is strictly prohibited while hunting game with a muzzleloading firearm.
Double-barreled muzzleloading rifles are not permitted during the Six-day Firearm or Permit Muzzleloader seasons.
Special Area Hunting Seasons may have regulations that differ from the statewide regulations. See Special Hunting Area Info for details.
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