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billythekidrock:
Bobcat.. also notice where it states "revolver-type handguns meeting the equipment restrictions".
So the way I read that WAC is revolvers have to meet the restrictions for handguns, but MLs don't have to meet any equipment restrictions when hunting firearm restricted areas during modern firearm season.

I know the regs pamphlet we get it not a comprehensive nor complete listing of all the rules, but a little less "legalese" would be nice.

bobcat:
Billy, yeah, actually I think I put in bold the wrong part of that WAC. The part you quoted is what applies to this discussion, but you need to look at the entire sentence:

--- Quote ---Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows, muzzleloaders or revolver-type handguns meeting the equipment restrictions or legal shotguns firing slugs or buckshot.
--- End quote ---

To me that is saying that a modern firearm tag holder may hunt during modern firearm season in a firearm restriction area with a muzzleloader that meets equimpment restrictions. Which, since it doesn't say otherwise, I would have to assume it is referring to the muzzleloader restrictions shown on page 55 of the big game regulations.

Just like in the same pamphlet it says for modern firearm deer and elk seasons a muzzleloader can be used but it must meet the restrictions on page 55. I'm not saying the WDFW really intends for this to be the case, but if you interpret the law strictly as it is written, it looks to me like to hunt with a muzzleloader it ALWAYS has to meet the muzzleloader restrictions. Maybe I will email the WDFW and see if I can get an answer.

billythekidrock:

--- Quote from: bobcat on April 10, 2007, 07:35:59 AM ---
Maybe I will email the WDFW and see if I can get an answer.

--- End quote ---

Good luck!
Over the last 2 years I have left 3 messages with Big Game/Fur Bearer and 2 messages with Trapper Education and have never even gotten a message back.

WDFW-SUX:
WAC 232-12-047
Unlawful firearms for hunting.
(1) It is unlawful to hunt any big game with:

(a) A fully automatic firearm.

(b) A centerfire cartridge less than 22 caliber for cougar.

(c) A centerfire cartridge less than 24 caliber for any other big game.

(d) A shotgun, provided that a 20 gauge, or larger shotgun, using shells loaded with slugs or buckshot size #1 or larger, may be used to hunt deer, bear, and cougar.

(e) A shotgun for any other big game, except that a 12 gauge or 10 gauge shotgun using slugs may be used.

(f) A handgun that does not meet the following criteria: Have a minimum barrel length of four inches, per manufacturer's specification, and fire a centerfire cartridge.

(g) Any rimfire cartridge.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

(3) It is unlawful to hunt game birds or game animals, except bullfrogs, in a manner other than with a firearm, a bow and arrow, or by falconry, except persons with disabilities may use a crossbow with a special use permit as conditioned in WAC 232-12-054.

(4) It is unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge.

(5) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a rifle or pistol, with the exception of blue grouse, spruce grouse and ruffed grouse.

Makes no mention of inline ML's. As long as it meets the other requirements it must be legal.

Bubba:
Hi I am new to this forum and I have been hunting with a muzzleloader since 95 and having a great time. I have taken deer, elk, hog and buffalo with mine. I shoot a T/C black mountain magnum, they don't make them any more but it ia a great rifle. On the 3rd of May I will be in Shoshone Ihado for another hog hunt and on the 1st of December a buffalo hunt south of Bozeman, Mt. If you have any questions I will be glad to help if I can.

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