002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 076 - 06.04 Archery Tackle Restrictions

A. Archery equipment is limited to the following:

1. Compound bows, longbow and recurve bows with a draw weight of 35 pounds or more.

2. Crossbows with a functional mechanical safety device and a draw weight of 125 pounds or more; or

3. Spears.

B. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any of the following archery tackle:

1. A longbow, recurve bow, or compound bow with a draw weight of less than 35 pounds;

2. A crossbow without a functional mechanical safety device or with a draw weight of less than 125 pounds;

3. Arrows with an arrowhead width of less than 7/8 inch when open;

4. Arrows, arrowheads, or spears containing poisons or chemicals;

5. Arrowheads or spears containing firearm ammunition;

6. Arrows or spears propelled from a compressed air system;

7. Arrows or spears propelled by the action of an explosive or combustible propellant;

8. Blow guns or dart guns; or

9. Longbows, compound bows or crossbows capable of firing or holding ready-to-fire more than one arrow or bolt simultaneously or in succession without the string being re-cocked between shots.

EXCEPTIONS:

A. Small game may be hunted using arrowheads less than 7/8 inch width.

B. Equipment defined in Code 6.04(B)(9) may be used during the modern gun season for bear, deer, elk and turkey.

PENALTY: Class 1

Notes

002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 076

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 49, Number 06, Effective 7/1/2024