I am not really sure what our GnF Dept was thinking on this new regulation. Sounds like they are trying to reduce the herd size a bit due to the CWD issues. By changing the muzzle loader season to alternate season it really opens up a lot of extra days for in essence modern gun. Long as it is a single shot/bolt/lever gun with a straight wall cartridge you can use it. If I was a traditional muzzle loader guy I would not be happy. There will likely be a bunch of more folks trampling thru the woods during the “muzzle loaders” season now, whereas it used to be nice and quiet. We hunt almost exclusively on our own farm so no real effect for us.