| Highwayman,
I hear ya. Technology has really changed the face of muzzleloading. There was likely arguments when the flintlock was replaced with percussion caps. I guess I am still trying to hold on to some "primitive" firearms of yesterday. Here in Kansas the early muzzleloader deer season was designed to give those of us using less fire power than that of a modern centerfire rifle a chance to hunt deer early. I have only taken one buck(and a nice one it was) during the early season. Usually there is so much irrigated corn still in the field that it is difficult to find the bucks. Then when I didn't fill my tag during the early, I was at a disadvantage shooting my muzzle during rifle season when the activity has all the deer really spooky.
Back to modern muzzleloaders-----I hardly consider these "primitive" firearms.
And changing the subject just a little, I hear we are in for some real changes in deer hunting in Kansas in the next few years, including there only being two deer management units. I haven't seen the details in print, only info from a friend who keeps a close watch on happening within KDW&P.
You know we really do have some good hunting opportunities here in Kansas and the seasons are just around the corner. Thanks for starting this thread.
The Duke  |