In missouri we dont have a "muzzleloader" season we have an "alternative" season", basically you can hunt with anything except a center fire rifle, muzzleloader, handgun, any type of bow, atl-atl, we have even had a couple folks take one with a spear for the last couple seasons. It starts two days after the regular season on the 22nd of november, we also have an "antler less season" and two short youth seasons, one at the begining and one at the end. You may hunt with a handgun during any of our seasons except of course bow season.There, have I said season enough times.