Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.08 - RULES GOVERNING THE TAKING OF BIG GAME ANIMALS
Section 13.01.08.406 - SPECIAL WEAPON SEASONS - MUZZLELOADER

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.08.406

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Muzzleloader Only Season. During a season designated by Commission proclamation as a Muzzleloader Only season, it is unlawful to take a big game animal with any firearm, including muzzleloading pistols, or implement other than a muzzleloading rifle or musket that complies with each of the following: (3-31-22)

a. Is at least forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or at least fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat or black bear. (3-31-22)

b. Is capable of being loaded only from the muzzle. (3-31-22)

c. Is equipped only with open or peep sights. (3-31-22)

d. Is loaded only with loose black powder including synthetic black powder. (3-31-22)

e. Is equipped with no more than two (2) barrels. (3-31-22)

f. Is loaded only with a projectile with a diameter within one hundredth (.01) of an inch of the bore diameter. (3-31-22)

g. Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited. (3-31-22)

h. Is equipped with an exposed ignition system. (3-31-22)

i. Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical non-jacketed projectile comprised wholly of lead or lead alloy. (3-31-22)

02. Pelletized Powder. It is unlawful to use pelletized powder in a Muzzleloader Only season. (3-31-22)

03. Sabot. It is unlawful to use a sabot in a Muzzleloader Only season. (3-31-22)

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