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Crossbow Hunting Regs in Eastern States

With archery deer season ready to open, here's a look at crossbow rules in 13 Eastern states.

August 21, 2020 By Bob Robb

Connecticut

Crossbows are legal for all archery hunters.

Delaware

Crossbows are legal during all deer seasons. Deer may be hunted with crossbows, provided hunter orange is displayed when it is also lawful to hunt deer with a gun.

Maryland

Crossbows are legal during the entire deer bow season in all counties.

Massachusetts

Crossbows may be used by certain permanently disabled persons by permit only.

Maine

Hunters must be 16 years of age and older, have a valid big-game license, have completed an archery hunting education course and a crossbow hunting...

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Crossbow Hunting Regs in Eastern States

With archery deer season ready to open, here's a look at crossbow rules in 13 Eastern states.

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