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RSA 208:7-a · Taking Game by Crossbow; Rulemaking

Title
XVIII: FISH AND GAME
Chapter
208 · GAME ANIMALS
Status
current
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208:7-a Taking Game by Crossbow; Rulemaking. –

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I.

The executive director of fish and game, with the consent of the commission, may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to allow for the taking of deer by crossbow during the regular firearms season and the regular muzzleloader season, for persons holding a valid firearms or muzzleloader deer tag, or as specified in RSA 206:23-c. Persons 68 years of age or older holding an archery license under RSA 208:5 may use a crossbow as an alternative to traditional bow and arrow during the archery deer season without obtaining an additional permit.

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II.

The executive director of fish and game, with the consent of the commission, may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to allow for the taking by crossbow of any game bird or any game animal, other than deer, during the regular firearms season set for that species.

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III.

Rules may include, but not be limited to, conditions or limitations as to the portions of the state crossbows may be used, the manner and method of taking with a crossbow, mandatory education requirements for the use of a crossbow, and any additional licensing requirements and associated fees. Source. 2001, 161:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. 2015, 123:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2015. 2016, 27:1, eff. June 24, 2016. 2017, 17:1, eff. June 16, 2017.

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Source note

Source. 2001, 161:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. 2015, 123:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2015. 2016, 27:1, eff. June 24, 2016. 2017, 17:1, eff. June 16, 2017.

Source history

  • 2001, 161:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003
  • 2015, 123:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2015
  • 2016, 27:1, eff. June 24, 2016
  • 2017, 17:1, eff. June 16, 2017

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  • 2026 HB1199-FN related · effective 2026-07-01

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  • 2025 HB202 amend

    od and manner of taking, reporting requirements, length of the season and requirements for landowner permission. Coyote may be taken from baited areas pursuant to RSA 207:3-d. 20 Taking Game by Crossbow. Amend RSA 208:7-a, I and II to read as follows: I. The executive director of fish and game, with the [consent] advice of the commission, may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to allow for the taking of deer by crossbow during the reg