Code Book
The regulations in this Code Book are hereby adopted by
the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under authority of Amendment 35 to
the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. All laws, rules, regulations, or
orders in conflict with the regulations in this Code Book are hereby repealed
by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
06.03
Certain Firearms Prohibited
During Muzzleloading Seasons
It is unlawful during the muzzleloading deer or bear seasons to
possess, or hunt deer or bear with, the following:
A. Firearms capable of being loaded by means
other than through the muzzle or of firing centerfire or rimfire
ammunition;
B. Muzzleloading
firearms firing shot smaller than No. 4 buckshot;
C. Muzzleloading long guns smaller than .40
caliber or with barrels shorter than 18 inches in length;
D. Muzzleloading handguns with barrels less
than 9 inches in length, of smaller than .45 caliber, and loaded with a
projectile weighing less than 200 grains (.45 caliber or larger conical
bullets, or .530 and larger round balls); or
E. Longbows, compound bows or crossbows
capable of firing or holding ready-to-fire more than one arrow or bolt
simultaneously or in succession without the string being re-cocked between
shots.
EXCEPTIONS:
A. Any caliber muzzleloading handgun or (cap
and ball) percussion revolver is permitted to be carried when a legal
muzzleloading long gun is in hunter's immediate possession.
B. In compliance with Code 05.19.
C. Hunters of a deer camp enrolled in the
Deer Management Assistance Program who has been issued an Unrestricted Weapon
Antlerless Permit or Management Buck Permit may hunt deer in compliance with
the terms of the permit.
PENALTY: Class 1
Notes
002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 039
Adopted by
Arkansas
Register Volume 47 Number 07, Effective
6/27/2022
