Equipment for Muzzleloader-ONLY Hunts

LEGAL IN MUZZLELOADER-ONLY SEASONS

Any person hunting in a muzzleloader only season, including
controlled hunts, must have in their possession a license with
a muzzleloader permit validation. During a muzzleloader-only
season, it is illegal to pursue or kill a big game animal with
any firearm, muzzleloading pistol, or weapon other than a
muzzleloading rifle or musket. In addition, the muzzleloading
rifle or musket must be:

• Capable of being loaded only from the muzzle.
• Equipped with only open or peep sights. Scopes and any
electronics are prohibited, except hunters with a visual
disability may apply for a Reasonable Modification Permit
to use non-magnifying or up to 4x power scopes. Application
available at Fish and Game regional offices, see page 4.
• Loaded only with loose black powder, loose Pyrodex, or other
loose synthetic black powder. Pelletized powders are prohibited.
• Equipped with a single or double-barrel.
• Loaded with a projectile that is within .010 inch of the bore
diameter. Sabots are prohibited.
• Loaded with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal
alloy projectile with the exception of allowance of accuracy tips
and pressure bases.
• Equipped only with a flint, percussion cap or musket cap. 209
primers are prohibited.
• Equipped with an ignition system in which any portion of the
cap is exposed when the weapon is cocked and ready to fire.