Looking for some clarification....please help

[PA BEN]

I know you can get different answers from the game Dept. But when I drew my moose tag I called and asked about a muzzle loader w/ a scope, (you can hunt moose w/any weapon). She said I had to go by the equipment rules in the Big Game rules. Modern firearm has equipment rules along with other equipment.

[couesbitten]

If you are using your muzzleloader to hunt during the modern firearm season, there are no restrictions regarding ignition or sights. 2013 Regulations, page 76, Muzzleloader Regulations, Section 5

[bobcat]

PA BEN, I believe in the past the law was as you stated, but recently they made a change so that muzzleloaders used during seasons open for modern firearm were not under the same restrictions as they would be during a muzzleloader season.


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[couesbitten]

PA BEN, I believe in the past the law was as you stated

It was, it changed in 2009.

[PA BEN]

PA BEN, I believe in the past the law was as you stated

It was, it changed in 2009.

This was in '08 when I asked.

[bowhiker]

Why can't we have your choice of weapon for a second deer tag? I mean if I could draw a modern firearm permit for second deer, but have archery for the general tag.

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[bobcat]

I don't understand why they have to limit us to only the same method we have with our first tag either. It makes no sense. I have a muzzleloader tag and want to apply for a second tag, but the one I want is a modern firearm permit, so there's nothing for me to apply for.


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[Mfowl]

I don't understand why they have to limit us to only the same method we have with our first tag either. It makes no sense. I have a muzzleloader tag and want to apply for a second tag, but the one I want is a modern firearm permit, so there's nothing for me to apply for.


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Does that apply if you have the multi season permit as well? I'm not applying for the 2nd deer, just wondering. Thanks!

[bobcat]

If you have the multi season you could apply for any of the second tags.


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[Bob33]

I don't understand why they have to limit us to only the same method we have with our first tag either. It makes no sense. I have a muzzleloader tag and want to apply for a second tag, but the one I want is a modern firearm permit, so there's nothing for me to apply for.


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Speculation only: the purpose of second tags is to kill as many animals as possible. Modern firearms are more effective.

[bobcat]

I agree with that, but then why don't they let me get a second deer tag for which I can use a modern rifle? Why should it matter that my first tag is a muzzleloader tag? Honestly with that line of reasoning, which I agree with, ALL second deer tags should allow the use of modern firearms, and everyone should be able to apply for them.


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[Rainier10]

I agree with that, but then why don't they let me get a second deer tag for which I can use a modern rifle? Why should it matter that my first tag is a muzzleloader tag? Honestly with that line of reasoning, which I agree with, ALL second deer tags should allow the use of modern firearms, and everyone should be able to apply for them.


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[bowhiker]

Glad I'm not the only one that questions this. Can't figure out the logic. It's about thinning the doe herd and raking in some money from the apps, so what should it matter if I had a bow tag for the sept season.

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