Grant the fish and wildlife commission authority to set muzzleloader season

This bill grants the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission the authority to set the specific dates and duration of the muzzleloader heritage hunting season. It directly affects hunters who use muzzleloading rifles to hunt deer and elk during this special season. The key provision establishes a 9-day season beginning on the second Saturday after the regular season ends, allowing hunters to use muzzleloading rifles with plain lead projectiles and black powder or equivalent substitutes. The bill also specifies equipment requirements, including a minimum 45-caliber rifle with no more than two barrels and ignition systems such as flintlock, wheel lock, matchlock, or percussion mechanisms.