Updated as of 3/9/2020 - "Muzzleloaders may be used statewide during any firearm deer season.
• Muzzleloaders that are discharged from the shoulder must be .45 caliber or larger if smoothbore and .40 caliber or larger if the barrel is rifled, and must be loaded with a single ball or slug.
• Muzzleloading handguns must be .44 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of seven inches measured from muzzle to breech face and fire a single projectile weighing not less than 138 grains. Black powder revolvers are legal during all gun deer seasons except the 10-day muzzleloader-only season because they are capable of being loaded by the cylinder instead of the muzzle.
• Telescopic sights may be used during all firearm deer seasons.
• During the muzzleloader-only deer season, all muzzleloaders must have a solid threaded breech plug making them capable of being loaded only from the muzzle.
• You may not hunt Elk with a muzzleloader that is less than .45 caliber or a muzzleloading handgun."
WISCONSIN MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Season
| Season Dates | Bag Limit | Weapon | Notes |
| Dec 2nd - Dec 11th | See Page 8 Of Deer Regs. | Muzzleloader Only |
Muzzleloader Elk Season
| Season Dates | Bag Limit | Weapon | Notes |
| Oct 12th - Nov 10th & Dec 12th - Dec 20th | See Elk Regs | Muzzleloader Allowed |
Muzzleloader Bear Season
| Season Dates | Bag Limit | Weapon | Zone(s) | Notes |
| Sept 9th - Sept 15th | See Bear Regs | Muzzleloader Allowed | A, B & D | All legal methods, no dogs |
| Sept 16th - Oct 6th | See Bear Regs | Muzzleloader Allowed | A, B & D | All legal methods, bait and dogs allowed |
| Oct 7th - Oct 13th | See Bear Regs | Muzzleloader Allowed | A, B & D | With dogs only |
| Sept 9th - Oct 13th | See Bear Regs | Muzzleloader Allowed | C | All legal methods, no dogs |
WISCONSIN MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- In-line muzzleloaders are legal
- Muzzleloading long guns must be .45 cal or larger if smooth bored
- Muzzleloading long guns must be .40 cal or larger if rifled
- Muzzleloading handguns must be .44 cal or larger
- Muzzleloading handguns must have a barrel 7" or longer
- Handgun projectiles must be 138-grains or heavier
- Black powder revolvers or NOT legal during the muzzleloader only deer season
- Scopes are legal during muzzleloader hunts
- Muzzleloaders must have a solid threaded breech plug during muzzleloader season
- To hunt elk Muzzleloaders must be .45 cal or larger
- Muzzleloading handguns are prohibited during elk season
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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