The season allows hunters to use only primitive implements. Sidelock or flintlock muzzleloading rifles or pistols are the ...

In a time when everything is available at the tap of a screen, patience often feels like a forgotten virtue. Primitive hunting, however, reminds us of the deep value found in slowing down, staying ...

For some of us, muzzleloader (black powder) deer hunting is even more enjoyable than shotgun hunting. There is something about it. Perhaps it’s a link to the hunters of bygone years. Perhaps it’s the ...

Those of us with years of hunting experience might remember and reflect back on the last few days of the deer hunting season in New York state when it was called, back in the day, "The Primitive Arms" ...

Pennsylvania offers extended deer hunting opportunities after the main rifle season ends. Flintlock muzzleloader hunting is a primitive method that presents unique challenges and rewards. While not ...