[Adam Helmer]

roundball,

Thanks for sharing your excellent letter. I agree, the "Traditional Muzzleloader Season" is for the traditional muzzleloaders.

I have opined to the Pennsylvania Game Commission that the modern MLs belong in the rifle deer season along with other MODERN rifles. About 2 years ago, PGC modified the regulations to allow "Any Muzzleloader" in the October ML season.

Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery used pathed roundballs from May 1804 until September 1806 to literally walk from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back. Yes, they did find the grizz a bit of a challenge for PRB, but for the most part, PRB did just fine.

I like your theme (and I now paraphrase a bit) that the traditional arms require attention to details while the modern MLs are a shortcut for many folks who want to hunt a second season with not too much effort on their part.

Again, I like your letter and you state my feelings very well.

Adam