The wide adoption of repeating rifles with self-contained cartridges during the American Civil War marked a turning point in hundreds of years of firearm technology. Unlike muskets, which had to be ...

The end of hunting season in Ohio means deer hunters can start using muzzleloader rifles. A muzzleloader is a firearm that is only loaded through the open end of the barrel, also known as the muzzle.

Ohio's muzzleloader deer season is scheduled for Jan. 3-6, 2026. Coshocton County reported the highest number of deer taken during the gun season weekend. The overall deer hunting season in Ohio ...

The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from ...

In this December 2015 photo, Pete Warner removes the primer cap from his muzzleloader after an unsuccessful two-week deer hunting stint. Maine's muzzleloader season started on Monday. Credit: Pete ...

Neither Dick Clark nor any of his surrogates will be on hand to boost ratings, but the muzzleloader hunt means the ball is dropping on the 2025-26 Ohio deer season. The four-day muzzleloader season, ...

There are plenty of deer around for hunters in the field muzzleloader hunting. The month-long hunt brings optimism to those firearm hunters that had a tough time during the firearm season with crops ...

This article walks experienced muzzleloader hunters through building a purpose-built backcountry elk rig for western big-game seasons. The focus is on maximizing ethical killing power at ...

(CBS DETROIT) — The muzzleloader season in Michigan begins on Friday, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of firearm regulations. "As the goals of deer management ...

In Vermont, a four-day antlerless-only muzzleloading hunt will take place Oct. 29-Nov. 1. The season is only for those ...

That was the opening line of an email I recently received. And ironically, it was something I had been thinking about since I no longer bowhunt due to a bad shoulder. I haven’t hunted with a ...