The arrows must have a wide head with at least two sharp edges. Wide extendable buds are legal as long as they are 7/8 inch high at the widest point and weigh no less than 70 grains. Arrows used for big game hunting must weigh at least 6 grains per pound, with a minimum arrow weight of 300 grains, including the broad head. Wide heads should be sharp and at least 7/8″ wide. Barbed wire heads are illegal. Broad heads with poisonous or exploding spikes are illegal. Mechanical widehead heads are currently illegal in Idaho. However, from July 1, 2022, hunters will be allowed to use mechanical wideheads when harvesting wildlife. Arrows must have a sharp wide head with a blade of at least 7/16 inches and a cutting radius from the center of the shaft. It is never legal to use arrows that have been chemically soaked or equipped with explosives in the state of Nebraska. Anglers who use bows and arrows must have a legal sport fishing license and are not allowed to carry wide-headed heads with dots unless it is during big game season. It is illegal to hunt wild turkeys, bears, deer or wild boars with broad-headed arrows that have less than two sharp edges less than 3/4 inch wide. It is also illegal to use an arrow with an explosive, drugged or poisoned head or handle.

A legal bow for hunting is defined as a longbow, a recurved bow or a compound bow or compound crossbow. Unless otherwise required by law or regulation, it is illegal to hunt deer and turkey with bows and arrows that do not meet the following specifications: The main types of wide heads are fixed and mechanical blades. As the name suggests, fixed blade wide heads have stationary blades and are most often seen in two-, three- and four-blade configurations. On the other hand, mechanical wide heads have closed blades that open on impact. There are other types of broad heads, such as broad heads and spines, and local laws regulate the use of each type of wide head specifically. Read on to find out which broadheads are legal in your state so you can hunt ethically and legally without worries. Are mechanical heads legal in Connecticut? Yes, the longbow, compound bow and crossbow or any bow drawn, held or released by mechanical means is a legal means for all hunters with a valid licence. Bow and bow anglers must hold a sport fishing licence and are not permitted to carry wide-headed arrows unless a big game season is in progress. The arrows should be sharpened with wide heads, which are made of metal, sharp or rapped flint, chert or obsidian. Poisoned or exploding arrows are illegal. Archery equipment can be used during archery season, shotgun season, and primitive firearms season.

Arrows must have a sharp steel blade at least 7/8 inch wide. The expansion of broad heads is legal. All bows must have a pull weight of at least 40 pounds at 28 inches or maximum traction. Poisoned arrows, explosive points and mechanically fired bows are prohibited. Crossbows can only be used by certain permanently disabled people with permission. Barbed wire heads are also legal in the state of Georgia. The arrowhead must have at least two sharp edges, which may or may not be exposed, and a width of at least 3/4 of an inch. Extendable and mechanical wide heads are legal. Poisoned or explosive arrows are illegal. An arrowhead must have at least two blades and be at least 7/8 inch wide at its widest point when hunting deer and turkey. Arrowheads that can be opened on impact are legal as long as they meet the above requirements. Arrows must be at least 24 inches long, sharpened with a wide metal head with at least two sharp edges, and have a cutting diameter of at least 3/4 inch (i.e., not able to pass through a 3/4 inch ring).

It is illegal to hunt big game with spiked arrows (the sting refers to an arrowhead in which a fixed part of the trailing or trailing edge of the arrowhead forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with the tree). Wide heads with mechanical or retractable blades are legal. Arrows that may cause damage or injury beyond the sharp edges of the broad head are prohibited (e.g., explosive arrowheads, arrows sharpened with drugs or chemicals, and pneumatic or hydraulic shafts are illegal). Wide fixed blade heads must be at least 7/8 inches wide, but must not be more than 1 1/2 inches wide. Write me in the comments below and I will be happy to help you find the best moose hunting head for your individual situation. Broad-headed are not allowed to hunt small game. The longbow, recurved bow and compound bow must be set to at least 40 pounds for fixed-blade archers. These bows must be set to at least 50 pounds for mechanical widehead archers. Archery equipment laws vary from state to state. We analyzed the regulation books to compile the laws and regulations of each state of the Union. We hope you find this reference book useful in determining what is allowed and what is not when it comes to tipping your arrows. One of the reasons so many guys opt for premium wide heads ($90+) is that they last longer because the blades are of sufficient quality to be resharpened.