NM muzzleloader changes

[Edge]

Reading the rule changes for NM ml hunts includes some language prohibiting scopes, pellets and inline ignition. Not my tag but are they talking 209 primers and inlines using caps?

[dustin25]

I had a muzzleloader tag in nm last year, and scopes are prohibited. I was using 209 primers and sabots… I was checked by game and fish and was all good. I’ll have to read up on it but I wasn’t aware of further restrictions for this year

[JSR]

Muzzleloader, bow or crossbow only: Any sporting arm in which the charge and projectile(s) are loaded through the muzzle. Only blackpowder, Pyrodex or equivalent blackpowder substitute may be used. Use of smokeless powder is prohibited. Scopes, sabots and in-line ignition may be used with muzzleloaders except during restricted muzzleloader deer hunts. Hunters may also use any bow or crossbow. Arrows and bolts must have broadheads (fixed or mechanical) with cutting edges. Sights on bows and crossbows may not project light. No drugs may be used on arrows or bolts, and they cannot be driven by explosives, gunpowder or compressed air.

Restricted Muzzleloader deer: Only a muzzle-loading rifle using open sights, black powder or equivalent propellant and firing a full bore diameter bullet or patched round ball is legal. The use of in-line ignition, scopes, and smokeless powder are prohibited. Bows and crossbows are legal during restricted muzzleloader deer hunts.

[dustin25]

There are a handful of deer hunts that are classified “restricted muzzleloader “, looks like those extra restrictions apply. Regular muzzleloader hunts basically just no smokeless powder or scopes

[Edge]

Thanks all. Told my uncle to review if he got a 'restricted ' hunt.