Gentlemen,

I would need some information about your whitetail hunting practices in the US for a project I�m working on. I�ve heard that muzzleloaders and bow hunters can start their whitetail season earlier than other hunters there.

Are there any other differences between regulations concerning muzzleloader/bowhunters and other hunting? Does this concern handgun hunters also? What are the whitetail hunting seasons for muzzleloaders/bowhunters and other hunters, or are they different depending on the state?
I�d really appreciate all info. Thank you.

JTH, Finland

Here is a web site from my home state where you might find some good information. http://gf.state.wy.us/

They vary greatly from state to state here in Wis. bow season starts in early Sept. goes into Jan. rifle season runs for 9 days in Nov. We have some early 4 day hunts in oct for does only with fire arms Muzzle loaders have a week after firearm season. pistols are use during regular firearm season. Due a search for Wis.DNR and you'll get all kinds of info.

JTH,

You will find every possible sequence of seasons and varying rules on whether "primitive" arms may be used during centerfire seasons.

Go straight to the source -- huntinfo.org and it will lead you to all 50 official state websites.

John

Here is a link to the Alberta government site

Alberta Hunting Site

I hope this helps you.


Graylake

Here's the site for New York State's regulations:

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/guide/hunting.html

Send me an e-mail or PM if you need any additional information.