S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:05:01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 41:06:05:01 - Archery equipment restrictions

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.

S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:05:01

SL 1975, ch 16; 45 SDR 030, effective 9/10/2018

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(14).