Crossbow, compound bow, traditional bow and slingshot hunting status for all 50 US states at a glance. Select a state for full regulations, season notes, FAQs and a direct link to the official wildlife agency — or use the interactive weapon map.
| State | Crossbow | Compound Bow | Traditional Bow | Slingshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Legal | Legal | Legal | Restricted |
| Alaska | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Arizona | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Arkansas | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| California | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Colorado | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Connecticut | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Delaware | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Florida | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Georgia | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Hawaii | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Idaho | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Illinois | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Indiana | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Iowa | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Kansas | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Kentucky | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Louisiana | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Maine | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Maryland | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Massachusetts | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Michigan | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Minnesota | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Mississippi | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Missouri | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Montana | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Nebraska | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Nevada | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| New Hampshire | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| New Jersey | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| New Mexico | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| New York | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| North Carolina | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| North Dakota | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Ohio | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Oklahoma | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Oregon | Not Permitted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Rhode Island | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| South Carolina | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| South Dakota | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Tennessee | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Texas | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Utah | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Vermont | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Virginia | Legal | Legal | Legal | Restricted |
| Washington | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| West Virginia | Restricted | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Wisconsin | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
| Wyoming | Legal | Legal | Legal | Not Permitted |
Summaries are for general reference only and are not legal advice. Regulations change each season — always confirm with the official state wildlife agency before you hunt.