1. (1) A muzzleloader may be used during any big game hunt, except an archery hunt, provided the muzzleloader:

   1. (a) has both the powder and bullet loaded from the muzzle;
   2. (b) has open sights, peep sights, or not more than a 1x scope or sight which contains no internal or external components that make it capable of magnifications;
   3. (c) has a single barrel;
   4. (d) has a minimum barrel length of 18 inches;
   5. (e) is capable of being fired only once without reloading;
   6. (f) powder and bullet, or powder, sabot and bullet are not bonded together as one unit for loading;
   7. (g) is loaded with black powder or black powder substitute, which must not contain smokeless powder; and
   8. (h) has no attachment capable of electronic function, other than illuminated reticles.

2. (2)(a) A lead or expanding bullet or projectile of at least 40 caliber must be used to hunt big game.

   1. (b) A bullet 130 grains or heavier, or a sabot 170 grains or heavier, must be used for taking deer and pronghorn.
   2. (c) A 210 grain or heavier bullet must be used for taking elk, moose, bison, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goat, except sabot bullets used for taking these species must be a minimum of 240 grains.
3. (3) A person who has obtained a muzzleloader permit for a big game hunt may use only muzzleloader equipment authorized in Subsections (1) and (2) to take the species authorized in the permit.

4. (4) A person who has obtained an any weapon permit for a big game hunt may:

   1. (a) use muzzleloader equipment authorized in this section; and
   2. (b) use a fixed or variable magnifying scope.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, big game seasons

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 23A-11-201; 23A-11-202