A Pa. hunter passed on several bucks in bow and rifle seasons with the hope that he would see a big buck that was in the area. His patience paid off.

A unique primitive hunting season will soon be underway in Pennsylvania. With a click of a trigger and the release of a flint stone against steel, black power explodes to propel a round ball through a ...

A Crawford County hunter gets large buck while hunting in the late deer season. Here's why it's a rare accomplishment.

He successfully harvested an 8-point buck from 50 yards away, a distance he would not have attempted with his bow. This was the hunter's first time hunting with and successfully using a flintlock. A ...

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 ...

We are in the midst of the flintlock muzzleloader season. It is a sport with a relatively low number of participants, but those involved really have a good time. The current flintlock season is a ...

Pennsylvania is the only state that dedicates a deer season to the flintlock muzzleloader. Launched in 1974, the season runs for for three weeks after Christmas. During those weeks, hunters can punch ...

Clearly, after 40 years, this flintlock muzzleloader season that is unique to Pennsylvania appears to be a success. Here are some keys to successfully loading and priming a flintlock before heading ...