Traditions Muzzle Loader

Civil War re-enactors everywhere are grabbing their muzzle loaders and heading out to fight battles that were won 150 years ago to honor an era that shaped the United States. "It takes a lot to plan a reenactment," said Vice President of the Morgan

Under the proposal, the firearms season and the late season bow and muzzleloader seasons would remain as they are now. The DEC also is looking at an early muzzleloader season, but only in very specific areas. The plan is available for public review and

This is one time when you can go to an event locked and loaded (with black powder for your muzzle-loader, that is). The Seventh Cavalry will do demonstration exercises along the parade grounds at Fort Buford. Trading and skills will be displayed a mile

Four of the eight events are shooting-related, with participants competing in shotgun, muzzleloader, rifle, and archery challenges. Addition side events are held for fun including the Flu-Flu Arrow Shoot, Cherokee Run, and the annual tug-of-war.

and a slew of activities including birdhouse building, arts and crafts, a tree identification hike, a Jungle Cat Wildlife program, a raft ride from Lions Park to Bean Park and a reenactment of the pre-1840 fur trade era by the Brant Muzzle Loaders.