How to Aim in Bowfishing
Bowfishing Laws in the United States
Legal fish species vary depending on where you are in the country. Some of the most common freshwater fish shot are bighead carp, common carp, grass carp, catfish, buffalo and several varieties of gar, including the massive alligator gar. Many of these fall under the category of rough (or trash) fish. Rough fish are those fish which fall outside of the category of sport fish. They are species not commonly eaten and are often invasive species. Because they are not typically targeted by fishermen, bowfishing is a very good means of population control and removal of these often undesirable fish.
To help you get started, we have compiled a quick list of every US state and whether or not bowfishing is legal, some of the rules, and what you should be aware of. We've also included links to each state's fish and game or department of natural resources website for more information. So let’s get started!
Why is Bowfishing Legal? When is it Illegal?
For many years, bowfishing was only considered an archery enthusiast’s pastime, or maybe a bowhunter’s offseason method of practice. But over the last few decades, this incredible fishing technique has quickly become a beloved sport for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, both fishermen and hunters alike. Fun and challenging, bowfishing requires virtually zero previous angling experience and is the perfect pastime for new fishermen.
What Do You Need to Bowfish?
Bowfishing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and it also gives you a chance to practice archery skills and help conserve the environment. If you have not tried it before, you owe it to yourself to give a go. There are a few different things that you will need, however, before getting started into bowfishing.
Questions All Bowfishing Beginners Ask
You might have a few tournament wins under your belt now now but everyone starts out as a newbie, and bowfishing beginners have lots of questions about the sport.
This blog post covers questions all bowfishing beginners ask. Some are questions that we've received ourselves from people who are curious why we'd spend all night stalking carp while trying to avoid hordes of mosquitoes. Others are questions about bowfishing that get Googled often. Either way, we're here to help teach anyone who wants to learn about becoming an archer-angler!
Bowfishing for Beginners: The Gear You Need and How to Start
Bowfishing is a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors. It can also be an extremely fun and addicting pastime. Best of all, if you are interested in bowfishing, it's easy to try. In this article, we'll talk about the basic gear you need and few simple steps that you can take in order to help you get your feet wet on your first bowfishing trip!
