South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 41 - Department of Game, Fish And Parks
Article 41:06 - Hunting seasons and methods
Chapter 41:06:05 - Archery restrictions
Section 41:06:05:01 - Archery equipment restrictions
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
A person hunting with bow and arrow may not use or possess any of the following:
(1) Explosive, poisonous, hydraulic, or pneumatic points;
(2) Crossbows and draw-lock devices that hold the bow at partial or full draw except as provided in chapter 41:09:12;
(3) Electronic arrow or electronic string releases;
(4) An arrow without a broadhead (fixed or mechanical) that has at least two metal cutting edges when hunting a big game animal. However, an arrow tipped with any point may be possessed when used for practice;
(5) A bow that measures less than 40 pounds pull when hunting an elk ; or
(6) A bow that measures less than 30 pounds pull when hunting big game animals other than elk.
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(14).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(14).
