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Read Time30 mins

What Fish Can You Legally Bowfish? State Rules Guide

A person using a bowfishing bow holds a large carp in shallow water at sunset, with reeds visible in the background.

Bowfishing legality varies dramatically by state, but most jurisdictions allow targeting invasive and rough fish species like common carp and grass carp.

ByTravis
OnJuly 6, 2026

InTargets & Practice
Read Time30 mins

Apartment & Garage Archery: Legal and Practical Guide

A residential garage is set up as an archery range, with three recurve bows on stands and a target positioned against the wall.

Practicing archery in apartments and garages is legal in most U.S. jurisdictions as long as you comply with local weapons ordinances and lease agreements.

ByTravis
OnFebruary 2, 2026

InTargets & Practice
Read Time32 mins

Backyard Archery Liability: Neighbor Laws & Insurance

Two archery targets on hay bales stand on wooden easels in a fenced backyard with grass and houses in the background.

Backyard archery creates potential liability exposure if an arrow injures someone or damages property, even on your own land.

ByTravis
OnJanuary 26, 2026

InGetting Started
Read Time28 mins

Are Crossbows Legal in Archery Season? State Guide 2026

A scoped rifle mounted on a tripod stands in a forest with autumn leaves; a blurred map and information board is visible in the background.

Crossbow legality during archery season varies dramatically by state. As of 2026, approximately 30 states allow all hunters to use crossbows during archery season.

ByTravis
OnDecember 22, 2025

InBowhunting
Read Time33 mins

Can You Bowhunt Small Game?

Yes - you can bowhunt small game like rabbits and squirrels in most regions, using specialized gear like blunt-tip arrows or judo points and lighter draw weights.