phoenix511
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Not sure what to make of the MN 2015 Big Game regulations. Pretty clear on ML (assuming they are long arms), and note C&B revolvers are not, but look at what they say about legal firearms & handguns (p60 of 2015 MN Hunting Regulations):
LEGAL FIREARMS (INCLUDES HANDGUNS) FOR BIG GAME
Ӣ It is at least .220 caliber and has centerfire ignition;
Ӣ It is loaded only with single projectile ammunition;
Ӣ The projectile used has a soft point or is an expanding bullet type;*
Ӣ The muzzleloader (long gun or handgun) used cannot be loaded at the breech (muzzleloading revolvers are not legal for taking big game);
Ӣ The smooth-bore muzzleloader used is at least .45 caliber and the rifled muzzleloader used is at least .40 caliber;
”¢ Muzzleloaders with scopes are legal during the regular firearms deer seasons, but are not allowed during the muzzleloader season except by hunters age 60 and over or by special permit for hunters with a medically certified visual impairment. Applications are available from the DNR Information Center, see page 122.
So my 45cal Deringer and my 32cal PPK are legal for big game hunting in MN! FWIW, statewide ML only season is late Nov to early Dec. As others have noted, it can be 50's & bare ground, or -10 w/18" of snow and change from one extreme to the other in 24hrs or less.
LEGAL FIREARMS (INCLUDES HANDGUNS) FOR BIG GAME
Ӣ It is at least .220 caliber and has centerfire ignition;
Ӣ It is loaded only with single projectile ammunition;
Ӣ The projectile used has a soft point or is an expanding bullet type;*
Ӣ The muzzleloader (long gun or handgun) used cannot be loaded at the breech (muzzleloading revolvers are not legal for taking big game);
Ӣ The smooth-bore muzzleloader used is at least .45 caliber and the rifled muzzleloader used is at least .40 caliber;
”¢ Muzzleloaders with scopes are legal during the regular firearms deer seasons, but are not allowed during the muzzleloader season except by hunters age 60 and over or by special permit for hunters with a medically certified visual impairment. Applications are available from the DNR Information Center, see page 122.
So my 45cal Deringer and my 32cal PPK are legal for big game hunting in MN! FWIW, statewide ML only season is late Nov to early Dec. As others have noted, it can be 50's & bare ground, or -10 w/18" of snow and change from one extreme to the other in 24hrs or less.