There seems to be a lot of confusion about how many and which states allow crossbows. Here is the latest list that I have in my possesion. Perhaps it will help out.


CROSSBOW REGULATIONS STATE BY STATE AND PROVINCE BY PROVINCE

ALABAMA: May be used by all hunters during archery season. For more info go to: www.dcnr.state.al.us

ALASKA: May be used for big game or small game during general season. Not permitted during archery-only season. Permitted for archers with disabilities. For more info go to: www.state.ak.us

ARIZONA: May be used for big game or small game during general seasons and during H.A.M. (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) and fishing. For more info go to: www.gf.state.az.us

ARKANSAS: Classified and permitted as part of the state’s archery deer season. Also permitted for small game, predators and fishing. For more info go to: www.agfc.state.ar.us

CALIFORNIA: May be used for big game during general firearms season. Permitted for small game. Permitted for archers with disabilities. For more info go to: www.dfg.ca.gov

COLORADO: May be used for big game during general firearms season and for small game birds. Permitted for archers with disabilities. www.wildlife.state.co.us

CONNECTICUT: May be used by the physically challenged during hunting season. For more info go to: dep.state.ct.us

DELAWARE: May be used by the physically challenged for big game during the general firearms season and shotgun season. Crossbows permitted for anyone Monday through Friday of November shotgun season and any gun season in December and January. For more info go to: www.dnrec.state.de.us

FLORIDA: May be used for big game during the general firearms season and any season for archers with disabilities. Permitted for small game. For more info go to: www.state.fl.us/gfc

GEORGIA: Permitted for use by anyone during any season where archery equipment is allowed. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.ga.us

HAWAII: Permitted for big game and small game on private lands only and for archers with disabilities.. For more info go to: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dcre/home.htm

IDAHO: Permitted during the general firearms season for big game. Permitted for small game and fishing. For more info go to: www.state.id.us/fishgame

ILLINOIS: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: dnr.state.il.us

INDIANA: May be used during the late archery season by anyone for does only. Permitted for fishing. Permitted for use by the physically challenged in the early archery season. For more info go to: www.state.in.us/dnr/fishwild/index.htm

IOWA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.ia.us/dnr/fwdiv.htm

KANSAS: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. Permitted for small game. For more info go to: www.kdwp.state.ks.us

KENTUCKY: Permitted for use during any legal season for legal game. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to:www.state.ky.us/agencies/fw/kdfwr.htm

LOUISIANA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged and archers over 60 during archery season. For more info go to: www.wlf.state.la.us

MAINE: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon. For more info go to: www.state.me.us/ifw

MARYLAND: Permitted for use by the physically challenged and archers over 65 during archery season. May be used by any hunter during the firearm and muzzle loading season as well as some parts of the archery season. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.mi.us

MASSACHUSETTS: Permitted for use by the physically challenged by permit only. For more info go to: www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dfw

MICHIGAN: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. May be used by any hunter during the firearm season for bucks only. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.mi.us

MINNESOTA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.mn.us

MISSISSIPPI: Permitted for use by the physically challenged and archers over 65 during archery season. For more info go to: www.mdwfp.com

MISSOURI: Permitted during regular firearms season and small game seasons. Permitted for fishing. Permitted for use by the physically challenged in archery season. For more info go to: www.conservation.state.mo.us

MONTANA: Permitted for regular firearms season. Permitted for small game and predators. For more info go to: fwp.state.mt.us

NEBRASKA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery and regular firearms seasons. Legal during deer and pronghorn season for anyone. For more info go to: www.ngpc.state.ne.us

NEVADA: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon. For more info go to: www.state.nv.us/cnr_menu.htm

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season and anyone during the firearms season. For more info go to: www.wildlife.state.nh.us

NEW JERSEY: Permitted for use by the physically challenged only. For more info go to: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw

NEW MEXICO: Permitted for use by the physically challenged only. For more info go to: www.gmfish.state.nm.us

NEW YORK: Permitted by the physically challenged during archery season if they qualify. For more info go to: www.dec.state.ny.us

NORTH CAROLINA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.nc.us/Wildlife/

NORTH DAKOTA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more information go to: www.state.nd.us

OHIO: Classified as part of the state’s archery deer season. Permitted for all legal game except waterfowl. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.oh.us

OKLAHOMA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.ok.us/~odwc

OREGON: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon. Permitted for fishing and non-game animals. For more info go to: www.dfw.state.or.us

PENNSYLVANIA: Permitted for disabled hunters and all hunters during bear, elk and any firearms deer season. Also during the muzzle loading season and in most urbanized areas of the state during archery season. For more areas included and other info go to: www.pgc.state.pa.us

RHODE ISLAND: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.ri.us/dem

SOUTH CAROLINA: Permitted during archery and firearms seasons with the exception of areas 1, 2 and 4, and wildlife management areas. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.sc.us

SOUTH DAKOTA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.sd.us/gfp/

TENNESSEE: Permitted for use by all hunters during archery season. For more info go to: www.state.tn.us/twra

TEXAS: Permitted for use by a person with upper limb disability during archery only season for deer and turkey. Any person may use a crossbow during a general open firearm season and for exotics. For more info go to: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

UTAH: Permitted for use by the physically challenged. For more info go to: www.nr.state.ut.us

VERMONT: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season and by anyone during the gun seasons. For more info go to: www.anr.state.vt.us

VIRGINIA: Permitted for use during any legal season for legal game. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: www.dgif.state.va.us/

WASHINGTON: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to: ww.wa.gov/wdfw

WEST VIRGINIA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. For more info go to:www.dnr.state.wv.us

WISCONSIN: Permitted for use by the physically challenged and hunters over 65 years of age during archery season. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: www.dnr.state.wi.us

WYOMING: Permitted for use during any legal season for legal game. Permitted for fishing. For more info go to: gf.state.wy.us

CANADA:

ALBERTA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. May be used by any hunter during the firearm season. For more information go to: www.bov.ab.ca/env

BRITISH COLUMBIA: : Permitted for use during all archery seasons. Considered to be regular archery equipment. For more info go to: www.gov.bc.ca/elp/

MANITOBA: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. May be used by any hunter during the firearm season. For more information go to: www.gov.mb.ca.natres/wildlife/index.html

NEW BRUNSWICK: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon. For more information go to: www.gov.nb.ca

NEWFOUNDLAND: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon. For more information go to:

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon.

NOVA SCOTIA: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon.

ONTARIO: Permitted for use during all archery seasons. Considered to be regular archery equipment. For more info go to: www.mnr.gov.on.ca

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Permitted for use during all archery seasons. Considered to be regular archery equipment. For more info go to:

QUEBEC: Permitted for use by all hunters during the archery season in some zones. May be used by any hunter during the firearm season. For more information go to: www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

SASKACHEWAN: Permitted for use by the physically challenged during archery season. May be used by any hunter during the firearm season.

YUKON: Not recognized as a legal hunting weapon.