Hinkle's Montana Muzzleloader Season Bill signed into Law
The Helena Independent Record reported on April 20th, 2021 that Montana Governor Gianforte has signed Rep. Caleb Hinkle’s Muzzleloader Hunting Season bill into Law.
House Bill 242, from Rep. Caleb Hinkle, R-Belgrade, establishes a nine-day traditional muzzleloader season for deer and elk beginning the second Saturday after the end of Montana’s general firearm hunting season. The bill limits the hunt to muzzleloaders with iron sights, a minimum of .45 caliber and not having more than two barrels. Limitations also include traditional firearms such as flintlock, percussion cap and matchlock designs rather than modern muzzleloaders with scopes.