(not sure if I should have put this thread here in the gun area, or if I should have put it in the hunting area, mods move at your discretion)

I live in the (not) so great state of Connecticut, and I plan to start doing some state land small game hunting. The DEEP regulations state that any rifle larger than a 22 lr is prohibited from state land. I however want to hunt with a .32 caliber flintlock (squirrel rifle ballistically similar to modern rimfire cartridges). The state firearm statues classify that rifle as an "antique firearm" and claim it is exempt from most laws and restrictions.

What do you guys think?

I sent an email to one of the DEEP webmasters and im still waiting on a reply.  

colton

I would wait on their reply for the true ruling. 

I'm going to guess that it will be based off bullet diameter and your answer will be no.  I hope I'm wrong for ya. 

6 minutes ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

I would wait on their reply for the true ruling. 

I'm going to guess that it will be based off bullet diameter and your answer will be no.  I hope I'm wrong for ya. 

thats my fear as well. thanks for the quick reply. 

Update: dep says it is lawful to possess up to a .36 caliber muzzleloader on state land for small game. 

On January 7, 2016 at 7:46 AM, C0lt said:

Update: dep says it is lawful to possess up to a .36 caliber muzzleloader on state land for small game. 

I would print that response and carry it with me while hunting. May save you a headache later

1 minute ago, Al Wolbach said:

I would print that response and carry it with me while hunting. May save you a headache later

As a LEO, I 100% suggest you follow this suggestion along with making sure you save that email exchange. 

Maybe in order to avoid detection you should just hunt at night - a big spot light really helps . . . . I'm Kidding.

A-Jay

 

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

Maybe in order to avoid detection you should just hunt at night - a big spot light really helps . . . . I'm Kidding.

A-Jay

 

That's what we do around these parts when we want to up our percentages LOL !

However, we just use a pair of headlights and a really heavy duty bumper

2 hours ago, Al Wolbach said:

I would print that response and carry it with me while hunting. May save you a headache later

Ditto !!!