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S 6360

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Ashby and 13 co-sponsors

Summary of S 6360: Clarifies Provisions on Crossbow Hunting Main PurposeThis bill clarifies and updates the laws in the state regarding the use of crossbows for hunting. It aims to

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Bill Summary · S 6360

Summary of S 6360: Clarifies Provisions on Crossbow Hunting

Main Purpose

This bill clarifies and updates the laws in the state regarding the use of crossbows for hunting. It aims to provide clearer guidelines and regulations around when and how crossbows can be used by hunters.

Key Provisions

  • Expanded Crossbow Use: The bill expands the allowances for using crossbows for hunting, permitting their use during all big game hunting seasons, not just during the late bow season as previously allowed.
  • Age Restrictions Removed: The bill removes the previous age restrictions that had prohibited hunters under the age of 14 from using crossbows.
  • Safety Training Requirement: The bill mandates that all hunters using crossbows must complete a specialized safety training course before obtaining the required hunting license.
  • Hunting Permit Modifications: The bill updates hunting permit requirements, making crossbow use a distinct permit category separate from regular bow hunting permits.

Affected Parties

  • Hunters in the state, who will have expanded options for using crossbows during hunting seasons.
  • The state's Department of Environmental Conservation, which will be responsible for implementing the new crossbow hunting regulations and safety training program.
  • Crossbow manufacturers and retailers, who may see increased demand for their products due to the expanded hunting allowances.

Timeline and Procedure

The bill was introduced in the state legislature on March 11, 2025 and was signed into law on June 5, 2025, taking effect immediately. The Department of Environmental Conservation has 6 months to establish the new crossbow safety training course and update hunting license requirements accordingly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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