002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 073 - 06.03 - Certain Firearms Prohibited During Muzzleloading Seasons

It is unlawful during the alternative firearms deer or bear seasons to possess, or hunt deer or bear with, the following:

A. Firearms capable of 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. Hunters of a deer camp enrolled in the Deer Management Assistance Program who have been issued an Unrestricted Weapon Antlerless Permit or Management Buck Permit may hunt deer in compliance with the terms of the permit.

C. Non-semiautomatic centerfire firearm which fires a straight-walled rifle cartridge .30 caliber or larger.

D. Big Bore Air Rifles as defined in Code 01.00-C.

PENALTY: Class 1

Notes

002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 073

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 49, Number 06, Effective 7/1/2024