Can I get a fishing rig for my crossbow and legally use it to fish with a regular fishing license in Oklahoma?
I’m in for the answer.
A few years ago, a guide offered it with his vertical bow choices. Most chose to go back to the vertical as it allowed quicker follow up shot.
From the Dept. of wildlife website
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These methods are legal for taking nongame fish according to the following provisions unless restricted under "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations.
Bow and Arrow: Bowfishing may be used to take nongame fish only, throughout the year in all waters unless restricted under the "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations. Fish taken by this method count towards the daily bag limit, and any carcasses or remains shall be properly disposed of. Legal bowfishing is restricted to:
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These methods are legal for taking nongame fish according to the following provisions unless restricted under "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations.
Bow and Arrow: Bowfishing may be used to take nongame fish only, throughout the year in all waters unless restricted under the "Public Fishing Waters" special regulations. Fish taken by this method count towards the daily bag limit, and any carcasses or remains shall be properly disposed of. Legal bowfishing is restricted to:
- any bow (including a crossbow);
- devices that permit a bow to be held mechanically at full or partial draw are permitted.
Hey thanks!!
I've bow fished a lot over the years and I can't imagine having that kind of speed with a bolt and a string attached that close to my face, hands and arms lol. I'm sure thousands of folks have done it safely but there's a whole lot that can go wrong, and I've seen it go wrong with vertical bows more than once bow fishing. Nothing severe but also just on 40lb or 50lb draw bows and not 150lb or more xbows.
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