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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Mesquite on April 26, 2012, 03:39:50 am

Title: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Mesquite on April 26, 2012, 03:39:50 am

Im in new mexico and the website lists, for any animal under their permit, bow hunting as "any bow and arrow".

Some guys list certain arrow widths and stuff for hunting, I'm wondering if that means we don't have those laws or should I look deeper to make sure?

Thanks  8)

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Pat B on April 26, 2012, 10:25:07 am

Each state is different. Even though the website doesn't have specifics, ignorance of the law is no excuse. Your best bet is to call the DNR(game and fish, or whatever) and ask them specifically.

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Bevan R. on April 26, 2012, 11:50:54 am

Look deeper, for sure. Especially what the definition of 'Bow & Arrow' are.

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Mesquite on April 26, 2012, 08:05:04 pm

NMDGF under big game rules and info:

Bow and Arrow
Bows include compound, recurved and longbows. Sights on
bows may not magnify targets or project light. Arrows must
have broadheads with steel cutting edges. No drugs may be
used on arrows. Arrows cannot be driven by explosives.

Crossbow and Bolt
Crossbows are legal for hunting big game species during “Any
Legal Sporting Arm” or “Muzzleloader” hunts unless otherwise
restricted. Sights on crossbows may not magnify targets or
project light. Bolts must have broadheads with steel cutting
edges. No drugs may be used on bolts. Bolts cannot be driven
by explosives.

That's too bad, I wanted to hunt turkey with stone this fall.  :'( I guess I can still do primitive up to the tip, hand forged steel tips.  :P

They don't list rabbit and ground squirrel as game and don't list any rules for taking them, just:
"Rabbits and Other Nongame Species
Common nongame species include coyotes, skunks,
rabbits and rock squirrels. Residents are not required
to have a hunting license to take rabbits or other
nongame species. Nonresidents must have either a
nonresident, nongame license or any current New
Mexico nonresident hunting license.

Nongame species may be taken on State Trust Lands
opened by easement by persons holding a valid
hunting or trapping license for protected species on
those lands during the individual's hunt or trapping
season. Nongame species may also be taken on
U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands open to hunting."

Meanwhile that's the same site that lists "any bow and arrow"  :P

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: aznboi3644 on April 26, 2012, 08:36:34 pm

In Indiana only law is 35lb draw or over...and a broadhead no smaller than 1" wide

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: deerhunter97370 on April 29, 2012, 05:13:02 am

Here in Oregon its 45# @ whatever your draw is 7/8ths arrowhead. So any will do. We have a unit that is traditional only. Joel

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2012, 04:16:25 am

in calif the bow has to shoot a hunting weight arrow 120 yds, and the head can't pass thru a 7/8" hole, Bub

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Stringman on April 30, 2012, 03:53:14 pm

Illinois says 40#, and broadhead of steel, flint/chert or obsidian at least 7/8" cutting width.  Lucky me!!

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: Bevan R. on April 30, 2012, 05:20:39 pm

The Nebraska game laws on the web are kind of ambiguous so I called the local conservation officer. He called in and got the word...Stone is OK in Nebraska as long as it meets the size requirements (7/8" wide). This is great news to me!
He is also interested in Primitive Archery so I gave him the site address. Hopefully he will get into it.

Title: Re: Bow hunting laws?
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2012, 05:32:40 pm

same in calif. stone is o.k., Bub