This is new this year, first statewide muzzleloader only season ever in Montana for deer and elk. Flint, cap, match or wheellock only, got to have a side hammer ignition, caps must be percussion caps or musket caps only, no in line, no shotgun caps, breech loading or optical sights. round or conical lead projectile only, no other projectile material allowed except round ball may be cloth patched. Loose measured black or black substitute powder only, no pellets and no paper or other cartridges.
A lot of online out of state whining about unable to come and use their inline, saboted, copper jacketed, 3 pellet, 209 primer rifle with variable power scope but the locals around here are having a blast. Blasted one myself, a big dry doe whitetail. Happy for the blessing of the meat and to be outdoors with a rifle in my hand.