NAC503.143. Hunting with crossbow.

     1. A crossbow may be used to hunt a big game mammal in a type of hunt that allows the use of any legal weapon if the crossbow has:

     (a) A minimum draw weight of 125 pounds;

     (b) A minimum draw length of 14 inches from the front of the bow to the nocking point;

     (c) A stock that is at least 18 inches long; and

     (d) A positive mechanical safety mechanism.

     2. Crossbow arrows or bolts used in hunting big game mammals must be at least 16 inches long and have:

     (a) Fixed broadheads that are at least 7/8 inch wide at the widest point; or

     (b) Expandable, mechanical broadheads that are at least 7/8 inch wide at the widest point when the broadhead is in the open position.

     3. It is unlawful for any person to:

     (a) Hunt a big game mammal with a crossbow during a type of hunt restricted to the use of archery or muzzle-loading firearms.

     (b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, carry a cocked crossbow containing an arrow or a bolt while in or on any motorized vehicle while the vehicle is on a public highway or other public right-of-way. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to a person who is a paraplegic, has had one or both legs amputated or has suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes walking, if the motorized vehicle is not in motion.

     (c) Hunt any wildlife with an arrow or bolt that has any chemical, explosive or electronic device attached.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs by R152-06, eff. 5-21-2007)