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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: blindarcher on November 11, 2019, 06:44:04 pm

Title: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: blindarcher on November 11, 2019, 06:44:04 pm

Hi All,

Where are boneheads legal for hunting?.  To be clear, "bonehead" is not in reference to myself but in reference to arrow heads made from bone.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: fiddler49 on November 11, 2019, 08:41:04 pm

You can shoot bone or stone in Alaska

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: Pat B on November 12, 2019, 07:50:29 am

I would guess anywhere it doesn't say steel specifically but you better check the hunting regs for each state.

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: Buck67 on November 22, 2019, 10:03:51 am

From the Indiana Regulations: Arrows must be tipped with broadheads that are metal, metal-edged, or napped flint, chert or obsidian. Poisoned or exploding arrows are illegal

Notice that nothing is said about how wide the arrowhead is.  In neighboring states there is a requirement that the arrowhead be a minimum width.

Minimum legal hunting bow is 35#

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: Ed Brooks on November 22, 2019, 01:49:25 pm

Ok in Washington State.

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: mullet on November 24, 2019, 05:52:02 am

Good in Florida.

Title: Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
Post by: khperkins on January 20, 2020, 12:03:31 pm

Pretty sure they're OK in Maine. Here's the relevant section: "...and broad-head arrow. Arrowheads (including expandable mechanical broadheads) must be at least ⅞ inch in width. It is unlawful to use a set bow, or to use arrows with poisonous or explosive tips."
No mention of metal.