The DNR will be requesting approval to come back to the Commission with a rule proposal thatwould make these changes.
https://www.in.gov/nrc/2354.htm
Breech loading “muzzleloaders”
https://www.in.gov/nrc/files/item_6_nrc_March_2020.pdf
Citizen Petition: Allow a muzzleloader to be used thatallows the powder in a muzzleloader to be loaded from the breech end;Administrative Cause No. 20-FW-021 DNR reviewed the citizen’s petitionpertaining to the loading of muzzleloaders with a new option available thatallows both the powder and the primer to be loaded from the breech end of amuzzleloader. Most muzzleloaders on the market currently require that thebullet/sabot and the powder be manually loaded through the muzzle, and theprimer is loaded from the breech end. However, new technology has beendeveloped with a system that allows both the powder and primer to be safelyloaded from the breech end, while the bullet is loaded from the muzzle. Thisallows the powder to stay dry, as well as help ensure a consistent and reliablesource of powder. This new option, called the FireStick™ system, still onlyallows one bullet/sabot to be fired at one time, and the powder, primer, andbullet must be reloaded to fire another shot. This proposed change would notchange the season when muzzleloaders could be used, but would allow additionalmuzzleloaders to be used during the firearms and muzzleloader seasons, ascurrently set forth in administrative code in 312 IAC 9-3-4. Muzzleloaders withthis new system would also not increase the range that many other fifty (50)caliber in-line muzzleloaders are currently capable of shooting already inIndiana. The DNR supports the request to allow this change in the rulegoverning muzzleloaders that can be used for deer hunting and requests approvalto come back to the Commission with a rule proposal that would make this changein 312 IAC 9-3-3 to remove the sentence that a muzzleloading gun be capable ofbeing loaded only from the muzzle, including the powder
.410 for turkey hunting
https://www.in.gov/nrc/files/item_5_nrc_March_2020.pdf
Citizen Petition: Allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 shotgunfor wild turkey hunting; Administrative Cause No. 18-058D DNR staff reviewedthe citizen’s petition pertaining to shot and gauge restrictions for shotgunsfor wild turkey hunting, i.e., to allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 gaugeshotguns. The DNR has reviewed this request and determined that the .410 gaugeand 28 gauge shotguns would be efficient in killing a turkey at up to 40 yardsand could be added to the equipment allowed to take a wild turkey as long asthe current shot size is maintained in 312 IAC 9-4-11. There would likely notbe an increased risk for human-related shooting accidents and non-target turkeycrippling/kills, particularly beyond 40 yards. The shot size in the currentrule language of size 4, 5, 6, 7, or 7 ½ would still apply. Kentucky andMichigan allow these shotguns with shot no larger than No. 4. Ohio allows 10gauge or smaller shotguns using shot (no size required), while Illinois doesnot allow the .410 or 28 gauge to be used for turkey hunting. In conclusion,the DNR supports the request to allow the 28 gauge and .410 for wild turkeyhunting and requests approval to come back to the Commission with a ruleproposal that would make this change in 312 IAC 9-4-11 to allow their use.
https://www.in.gov/nrc/2354.htm
Breech loading “muzzleloaders”
https://www.in.gov/nrc/files/item_6_nrc_March_2020.pdf
Citizen Petition: Allow a muzzleloader to be used thatallows the powder in a muzzleloader to be loaded from the breech end;Administrative Cause No. 20-FW-021 DNR reviewed the citizen’s petitionpertaining to the loading of muzzleloaders with a new option available thatallows both the powder and the primer to be loaded from the breech end of amuzzleloader. Most muzzleloaders on the market currently require that thebullet/sabot and the powder be manually loaded through the muzzle, and theprimer is loaded from the breech end. However, new technology has beendeveloped with a system that allows both the powder and primer to be safelyloaded from the breech end, while the bullet is loaded from the muzzle. Thisallows the powder to stay dry, as well as help ensure a consistent and reliablesource of powder. This new option, called the FireStick™ system, still onlyallows one bullet/sabot to be fired at one time, and the powder, primer, andbullet must be reloaded to fire another shot. This proposed change would notchange the season when muzzleloaders could be used, but would allow additionalmuzzleloaders to be used during the firearms and muzzleloader seasons, ascurrently set forth in administrative code in 312 IAC 9-3-4. Muzzleloaders withthis new system would also not increase the range that many other fifty (50)caliber in-line muzzleloaders are currently capable of shooting already inIndiana. The DNR supports the request to allow this change in the rulegoverning muzzleloaders that can be used for deer hunting and requests approvalto come back to the Commission with a rule proposal that would make this changein 312 IAC 9-3-3 to remove the sentence that a muzzleloading gun be capable ofbeing loaded only from the muzzle, including the powder
.410 for turkey hunting
https://www.in.gov/nrc/files/item_5_nrc_March_2020.pdf
Citizen Petition: Allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 shotgunfor wild turkey hunting; Administrative Cause No. 18-058D DNR staff reviewedthe citizen’s petition pertaining to shot and gauge restrictions for shotgunsfor wild turkey hunting, i.e., to allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 gaugeshotguns. The DNR has reviewed this request and determined that the .410 gaugeand 28 gauge shotguns would be efficient in killing a turkey at up to 40 yardsand could be added to the equipment allowed to take a wild turkey as long asthe current shot size is maintained in 312 IAC 9-4-11. There would likely notbe an increased risk for human-related shooting accidents and non-target turkeycrippling/kills, particularly beyond 40 yards. The shot size in the currentrule language of size 4, 5, 6, 7, or 7 ½ would still apply. Kentucky andMichigan allow these shotguns with shot no larger than No. 4. Ohio allows 10gauge or smaller shotguns using shot (no size required), while Illinois doesnot allow the .410 or 28 gauge to be used for turkey hunting. In conclusion,the DNR supports the request to allow the 28 gauge and .410 for wild turkeyhunting and requests approval to come back to the Commission with a ruleproposal that would make this change in 312 IAC 9-4-11 to allow their use.