If its legal here in NJ its probably legal anywhere else in the US. Over here we have alot of common carp but not as plentiful as other places Id presume. Takes some time to find them in big water but in the smaller lakes & ponds its pretty easy. I love it. Fall & winter is Duck hunting and spring and summer is carp huntin(and some ground hogs) . Pretty good deal for me. Best of huntin as I consider.