This section governs eligibility for hunting with a muzzle-loader.
1. Hunting license. A person 16 years of age or older at the beginning of the special season established under section 11404, subsection 1‑A may obtain a muzzle-loading permit from the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent if the person possesses a valid license to hunt with firearms.
2. Junior license.
3. Apprenticeship hunter license. A holder of an apprenticeship hunter license may obtain a muzzle-loading permit from the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent.