Answer:
During a general any weapon season while using a muzzleloader
You cannot use a muzzleloading rifle or musket which is less than forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or which is less than fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or black bear
It cannot have any electronic device attached to, or incorporated in, the muzzleloader
Therefore during a general any weapon season, you can use a muzzleloader with a scope and a saboted all copper bullet, as long as the above requirements are met.
During a Muzzleloader Only season, you cannot use any firearm, muzzleloading pistol or other implement other than a muzzleloading rifle or musket which:
i. Is at least forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or at least fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat or black bear
ii. Is capable of being loaded only from the muzzle
iii. Is equipped only with open or peep sights
iv. Is loaded only with loose black powder or, loose Pyrodex or other loose synthetic black powder. Pelletized powders are prohibited
v. Is equipped with no more than two (2) barrels
vi. Is loaded only with a projectile with a diameter within one hundredth (.01) of an inch of the bore diameter. Sabots are prohibited (in muzzleloader only seasons)
vii. Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited (in a muzzleloader only season)
viii. Is equipped with an exposed ignition system
ix. Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical non-jacketed projectile comprised wholly of lead or lead alloy. Sabots are not allowed (in a muzzleloader only season).
Answered on:
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 12:00 PM MDT