May crossbows be used as part of the early muzzleloader or late flintlock seasons?
No, the regulatory change approved by the Board specifically prohibits the use of crossbows as a lesser sporting arm for those participating in the October muzzleloader season for antlerless deer or the late flintlock muzzleloader season. However, archery hunters may choose to use a crossbow even during the overlap with these muzzleloader/flintlock seasons; they will need an archery license and to abide by the other provisions of the archery seasons.
