A person hunting with bow and arrow may not use or possess any of the following:

1. (1) Explosive, poisonous, hydraulic, or pneumatic points;
2. (2) Crossbows and draw-lock devices that hold the bow at partial or full draw except as provided in chapter 41:09:12;
3. (3) Electronic devices mounted to the bow that aid in the taking of game. However, cameras, video cameras, cell phones used exclusively for photographic purposes, lighted sight pins, and illuminated arrow nocks may be used;
4. (4) Electronic arrow or electronic string releases;
5. (5) Telescopic sights;
6. (6) An arrow without a broadhead (fixedormechanical) 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;
7. (7) A bow that measures less than 40 pounds pull when hunting an elk; or
8. (8) A bow that measures less than 30 pounds pull when hunting big game animals other than elk.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 8 SDR 162, effective June 10, 1982; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 16 SDR 220, effective June 21, 1990; 29 SDR 160, effective June 3, 2003; 33 SDR 225, effective June 25, 2007; 34 SDR 332, effective July 7, 2008; 36 SDR 215, effective July 1, 2010; 41 SDR 7, effective July 30, 2014; 45 SDR 30, effective September 10, 2018.

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

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

Prior versions effective: 2014-07-30, 2010-07-01.