Late muzzleloader...

[bigbore442001]

I know that Pennsylvania has a January season and northwest Florida has a Febuary season, but what other states do you know have a winter season for muzzleloading?

 

[XXX]

Looks like Virginia goes into Jan with either ML or ML legal in late rifle. I'm researching at the moment, and the state regs seem much more complex than what I'm used to in Ma,NH,and VT. They are very county specific. It almost requires having a good state map in hand while you read the regs online.

 

[Russianblood]

Muzzleloading season in Michigan is the first 2 weeks of December.

 

[barebackjack]

Late november, ealy december here, its pretty cold too.

 

[jdixon]

Kentucky - late MZ season runs from December 9 - 17 this year. Weather wise it is hit or miss during this season around here, you could be hunting in snow or short sleeves, just depends.

 

[bob1961]

I know that Pennsylvania has a January season

flintlock only dec 26th to jan 13th here in PA :v ...........bob

 

Yes sir and I will be out there on the 26th and 27th.

 

[chuck-ia]

Iowa has a late season starting Dec. 23 (I think) through Jan. 10. flinch

 

[bluehog]

Although it's not officially in "Winter", Indiana has a muzzleloader season for deer that starts one week after shotgun season ends. This year muzzleloader season runs from December 9th through December 24th.

 

[boar]

Ohio is Dec 26 to 29. Dilly

 

[captaincaveman]

that would be 27-30 in Ohio
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/regs/deer.htm

Josh

 

[Big John]

In MA. Dec. 11-30.

 

[Walks with fire]

Right on White Buffalo! I can't wait for a good hard snow. I guess I do still get excited about some things.

 

[buzz bait]

Right on White Buffalo! I can't wait for a good hard snow. I guess I do still get excited about some things.

this is the fisrt year hunted all season regular gun and muzzle without no snow or cold temps :cursing:

 

[Trey Whitley]

Some Texas counties have a late "spikes & does only" muzzle loader season in January. This year that season is from January 13 to January 21.

 

[MercerLake]

:grin: Oregon has a mid winter season for any elk January 1-31 on the coast. My wife drew a tag and we are chasing the drippy forests. We have seen elk nearly everyday, however, the problem is to get close enough to shoot before you are heard or smelled. After being chased by one group of hunters or another since August until now they are a bit spooky. She will connect sooner or later. :thumbsup:

 

[bigbore442001]

Let me as a dumb question. Could you use a treestand for elk? Do they have regular movements like whitetails?

Also, here is a way that some guys back East hunt pressured deer. They used small manned drives. Not like a large Southern type of drive but say there are some elk in a small draw. Have someone go to the far end where you think they may escape to and then have the other person walk slowly.

Maybe I am simplifying things too much.

 

[MercerLake]

:hmm: Good questions, yes tree stands do work but the coastal elk seem to have routes that they will frequent on a 3-4 day interval. The terrain in this hunt area ranges from sea-level to about 3700' with high narrow ridges and deep canyons, all covered with a mix of alder, Douglas fir, saalal bush, ferns, and devil's club. Add a "little rain" from time to time, some snow and it can be a difficult, but enjoyable hunt. I know that I said,"chasing elk",but that was a figure of speech as we do a lot of still hunting and intent watching. We are both retired, so we have alot of time available to enjoy the chase. This particular hunt area might have a dozen tags with hunters attached so there is not much chance of a drive. Historically that was a favored method by early settlers of this area to harvest Rosevelt elk. Over a period of thirty odd years I have taken over a dozen with an assortment of weapons; archery, modern & Bp cartrdge, and Bp muzzle-loaders. I've been lucky and my wife has never been in the right place at the right time, we are working on that. Most of the fun is before the kill, after the kill it is "work" until you get it to the dinner table, then it is very good eating. So there you have it, "why do I hunt"! :thumbsup:

 

[MercerLake]

:grin: :thumbsup: My wife still hunted into the middle of a group of 6 cows and a spike bull on Monday afternoon, got the shot she had been trying for, 40-50 yards standing. Dead elk when the smoke cleared, .54 Maxi-Hunter 70gr of FFg and a card wad. Blew through ribs liver and both lungs, exited behind offside shoulder. The elk traveled all of 20 yards. Let's hear it for close accurate shooting with that "ol devil" Bp and soft lead.

 

[bigbore442001]

That is great news indeed. One day, one day, I'll be able to do the same.