Legal Bow in MA?

[alphawolf]

Is this legal in MA?

http://williamtellarcherysupplies.c...ous-with-draw-holding-device-and-laser-sight/

 

[pastera]

I believe the draw holding device is a no go

 

[HuntMaine]

Pretty sure youll need a disability permit to use that. Similar to the crossbow where you need it to hunt during bow season

Sent from the blind

 

[HorizontalHunter]

I believe the draw holding device is a no go

Agreed, unless you have a crossbow permit. Even with a crossbow permit I would check with DFW just to make sure that it meets the crossbow requirements.

Hickory creek (draw Loc) has a variety of these vertical crossbows. They have a good reputation and a following.

Bob

 

[MisterHappy]

NO GO:

See item 1
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/laws-regulations/plain-lang-sum/hunting-with-archery.html

 

[RIFLEMAN1000]

Also no go on the Laser . Its not in the above section but i falls under flashlights attached to you bow.

Hunting Prohibitions

Artificial lights for hunting any bird or mammal except raccoon and opossum.

Red Dots ok as they don't project light .

 

[HorizontalHunter]

NO GO:

See item 1
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/laws-regulations/plain-lang-sum/hunting-with-archery.html

This is the actual statute:

3.01(3): Hunting with Bows and Arrows

(a) No person shall use or have in his possession or under his control while hunting any poisoned arrow or arrow with explosive tips.

(b) No person shall use or have in his possession or under his control while hunting any arrow gun or any firearm or other device which projects or propels an arrow, dart or bolt by gunpowder, compressed air, or by any other means except by the flexing and release of a bow string.

(c) No person shall use or have in his possession or under his control while hunting any bow drawn or held by mechanical means, except as provided in 321 CMR 3.01(3). Hand-held, hand-operated bow string releases are permitted.

(d) A crossbow may be used for hunting by a person who is permanently disabled such that the person cannot operate a conventional bow and arrow, as certified by a licensed physician. Any costs associated with obtaining the medical documentation, re-evaluation of the information or a second medical opinion are the responsibility of the applicant. A person who wishes to use a crossbow for hunting in accordance with 321 CMR 3.01(3)(d) shall obtain a permit to do so from the director of the division of fisheries and wildlife, and such permit shall be valid for life. Nothing in 321 CMR 3.01(3) shall be construed to permit the use of a crossbow by any other person, except on a skeet, trap, or target range.

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/laws-regulations/cmr/321-cmr-300-hunting.html