Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 503 - Hunting, Fishing and Trapping; Miscellaneous Protective Measures
HUNTING AND TRAPPING: GENERALLY
Section 503.143 - Hunting with crossbow
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 503.143
Current through February 27, 2024
1. A crossbow may be used to hunt a big game mammal in a type of hunt that allows the use of any legal weapon if the crossbow has:
(a) A
minimum draw weight of 125 pounds;
(b) A minimum power stroke of 14 inches from
the front of the bow to the nocking point;
(c) A stock that is at least 18 inches long;
and
(d) A positive mechanical
safety mechanism.
2. Crossbow arrows or bolts used in hunting big game mammals must be at least 16 inches long, weigh at least 300 grains and have:
(a) Fixed broadheads that are at least 7/8
inch wide at the widest point; or
(b) Expandable, mechanical broadheads that
are at least 7/8 inch wide at the widest point when the broadhead is in the
open position.
3. It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Hunt a big
game mammal with a crossbow during a type of hunt restricted to the use of
archery unless the person:
(1) Is the holder
of an archery disability permit issued pursuant to section 1; and
(2) Ensures that the permit is in his or her
possession during any period in which he or she uses the crossbow to hunt a big
game mammal.
(b) Hunt a
big game mammal with a crossbow during a type of hunt restricted to the use of
muzzle-loading firearms.
(c) Except
as otherwise provided in this paragraph, carry a cocked crossbow containing an
arrow or a bolt while in or on any motorized vehicle while the vehicle is on a
public highway or other public right-of-way. The provisions of this paragraph
do not apply to a person who is a paraplegic, has had one or both legs
amputated or has suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely
impedes walking, if the motorized vehicle is not in motion.
(d) Hunt any wildlife with an arrow or bolt
that has any chemical, explosive or electronic device attached.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs by R152-06, eff. 5-21-2007; A by R107-14, eff. 12/22/2014
NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.150
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