1. It is unlawful to hunt deer during statewide modern gun deer seasons with:
   1. Prohibited alternative firearms described in Code 06.03 (B-F);
   2. Any .410 shotguns using ammunition other than slugs;
   3. Any shotguns using shot smaller than No. 4 buckshot;
   4. Handguns with either:
      1. Barrels shorter than 4 inches,
      2. Conventional straight-walled calibers less than .30, or
      3. Bottleneck-case calibers less than .22;
   5. Rifles or handguns using rimfire cartridges in compliance with Code 06.11;
   6. Any centerfire rifle smaller than .22 caliber; or
   7. Air Rifles, except big bore air rifles that meet all of the following requirements:
      1. A minimum of .40 caliber;
      2. Produce a minimum of 400 foot pounds of muzzle energy;
      3. Are charged via an external tank; and
      4. Propels a single, expandable slug.
2. It also is unlawful for any person to hunt deer during modern gun deer seasons in Deer Zones 4 or 5 with any firearms other than the following:
   1. Shotguns (.410 or larger) with slugs only;
   2. Legal alternative firearms (Code 06.03);
   3. Handguns having barrels no less than 4 inches in length and chambered specifically for straight-wall centerfire cartridge cases less than .30 caliber; or
   4. Big bore air rifles that meet all of the following requirements:
      1. A minimum of .40 caliber;
      2. Produce a minimum of 400 foot pounds of muzzle energy;
      3. Are charged via an external tank; and
      4. Propel a single, expandable slug.

EXCEPTION:

During Modern gun season only: Longbows, compound bows or crossbows capable of firing or holding ready-to-fire more than one arrow or bolt simultaneously or in succession without the string being re-cocked between shots.

PENALTY: Class 1