Archery Season


A designated period when only bows or crossbows are allowed for hunting certain game, often before rifle season.

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Bowfishing


Using specialized archery equipment (reel-attached bows) to hunt fish in shallow water.


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Bowhunter Education


A specialized hunter safety course focused on archery gear, shot placement, and ethical recovery.


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Crossbow


A device with limbs mounted horizontally on a stock, shooting bolts; allowed in some archery seas...


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Draw Weight


The force (in pounds) needed to pull a bowstring to full draw; affects arrow speed and penetration.


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Additional License Privileges


Extra endorsements or endorsements added to a base hunting license (e.g., archery stamp, muzzlelo...


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