I'm sure it's illegal in every state. It is for sure in my state. Just keep your .22 in the car or at the camp. If the squirrels are driving you nuts, then put the bow up and go after the bushytails. Sometimes I will bow hunt for a couple of hours, then get down and go to the camp and get my .22, and go to an area where there are plenty of squirrels, but an area I don't bow hunt. I love fried squirrel.