Kentucky Flintlock-Only Deer Season Effort Calls for Support From Kentuckians

Muzzleloading Forum user Hatchet-Jack shared an update from the Kentucky Corps of Longriflemen about their mission to bring a flintlock only deer hunting season to the great state of Kentucky.

Subject: TAKE ACTION TODAY: Flintlock-only Deer Season

Fellow Longriflemen,

At the Corps Rendezvous last Fall, we presented State Representative Matthew Koch with a Proclamation in favor of a Flintlock-only Deer Season in Kentucky.

To make this Flintlock-only Deer Season happen, it must be approved by the Kentucky Wildlife Commission, then the KY Legislature.

Today I received word that at least one KY Wildlife Commissioner is receptive to the idea and has agreed to bring it up at the Commission meeting TODAY.

Please contact the Commissioner for your district TODAY and tell him you would like to have a Flintlock-only Season for Deer in KY. Here is a link to find your Commissioner..... Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission

Ron Winfield

While the initial call for support required an ultra-fast turn around time for support, muzzleloading enthusiasts haven’t missed their chance to make the season happen. In a post after the initial meeting, Hatchet-Jack shared this update:

Changes/additions to hunting regulations is a slow process, but we're hearing the commissioners are discussing it. The head of the commission wants to research what other states are doing. We need to get as many people as possible to contact their district wildlife commissioners and ask them to support a flintlock only season. And also attend district club meetings to ask for support.

If you support a Flintlock only season in Kentucky, contact your district commissioner and tell them you support it. Find your distric commissioner here. This is your chance to make your voice heard and bring an opportunity to expand muzzleloading culture in Kentucky., make your voices heard, but as with everything 'represenative-related’ don’t harass your representatives. Be calm and reasonable to ensure your voice is heard.