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Offline blindarcher

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Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« 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.

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Offline fiddler49

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2019, 08:41:04 pm »
You can shoot bone or stone in Alaska

Offline Pat B

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Buck67

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #3 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#

Offline Ed Brooks

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2019, 01:49:25 pm »
Ok in Washington State.
It's in my blood...

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Offline mullet

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2019, 05:52:02 am »
Good in Florida.
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Offline khperkins

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Re: Where are boneheads legal for hunting?
« Reply #6 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.