Region Specific Crossbow Regulations

Extracted and summarized from Bow Hunting North America 2002. Originally compiled by J.R. Absher, Bow Hunting World Special Issue: Bow hunting Guide Annual 2002-2003. For states with crossbow hunting in gun season, contact the appropriate state for gun season dates and related information. The original version has been updated by TenPoint Crossbow Technologies.

U.S. Regulations

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NEW Legislation

Illinois

Hunters 62 years of age and older are now permitted to use a crossbow without a special permit.

Kansas

Beginning in 2008 - Crossbows of at least 125 pounds draw weight will be allowed during the regular firearms deer and turkey seasons.

Maryland

Crossbows legal during the entire bow season in the Suburban Deer Archery Zone (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties).

Oklahoma (pending Governor's signature)

Hunters 60 years of age and older are now permitted to use a crossbow.

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