Pennsylvania’s statewide flintlock season runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 20, extending to the 25th in certain management units.

If you have a modern reproduction blackpowder rifle in caplock or flintlock, you can make it more authentic looking by antiquing it yourself at home with a few tools, some over-the-counter ...

Hard to believe how long in the tooth flintlock hunters have become since getting in on the ground floor when the flintlock ...

A part of Joe Wolf’s collection of original and replica flintlock and percussion rifles and pistols are set up for display to help him explain the ways of the old days to visitors.

The season is limited to the use of flintlock-ignition, single-barrel long guns manufactured prior to 1800, or a reproduction of a long gun .44 caliber or larger, or .50 caliber or larger handgun.

The flintlock was used from 1640 or 50 until the cap lock was invented in 1840. Boone, Kenton, and Harrod, would have used a gun like the one I made for the history center.

The firearm must be an original or reproduction of a gun used prior to 1800. Peep sights and fiber-optic inserts are permitted, as well as iron, open “V” or notched sights.

There are two Joseph Mills replica rifles to choose from, a flintlock rifle and a percussion rifle. The winner gets to choose which one they want and the other will stay for display at the society.