Syracuse.com - Figura writing about Mustad leaving Auburn and using a muzzleloader to hunt deer (Dec. 14, 16)

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Michael Salter, of Georgetown, poses with the six-point deer he shot with his muzzleloader a couple of years ago. On the deer are Salter's powder horn and his "possibles, " or shooting bag with everything needed to hunt. Submitted photo

Here's what's on tap for this week's Outdoors pages in The Post-Standard.

Friday:

Main: Mustad U.S.A. Inc., in Auburn, one of two distribution centers in North America for the Norwegian fish hook maker, is closing at the end of the month. I write about the history of the 54,000-square foot facility. The company first came to Auburn in 1952.

Column: What's the update on crossbow legislation? I also write about whether duck hunting will take place on the south shore of Onondaga Lake this winter with the Honeywell dredging project.

Sunday:

Main piece: From old fashion muzzleloaders and long rifles to state-of-the art muzzleloaders. They'll all allowed in the special muzzleloading season which kicked off Monday and goes to Dec. 18. ((I could use a little help on this.. I'm looking to speak to those hunters who only use traditional flintlocks/long rifles, as well as hunters who use the latest and greatest muzzleloaders on the market. Call me at 470-6066 or email me at [email protected])

Column: Still considering my options..

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