Minnesota bowfishing regulations

By news@duluthnewstribune.com

June 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Allowed for rough fish only. Limits: suckers, 50; redhorse, 50; bullheads, 100; other rough fish, no limit.

Must use tethered arrows; no crossbows except with permit.

Season: May 1 to the last Sunday in February.

Boats must be powered by electric trolling motors only.

Starting Aug. 1, night bowfishing will be permitted on Minnesota waters (with a few exceptions). Noise restrictions are imposed. Currently, night bowfishing is allowed only on selected lakes.

A Minnesota fishing license is required for bowfishers 16 and older. Wisconsin bowfishing regulations

Bowfishing for rough fish is permitted statewide, both day and night.

A Wisconsin fishing license is required for residents 16 and older except those born before Jan. 1, 1927.

Rough fish taken must not be returned to the water or left on the ice or on shore.

Must use tethered arrows tipped with barbed points.

Minnesota bowfishing regulations

Allowed for rough fish only. Limits: suckers, 50; redhorse, 50; bullheads, 100; other rough fish, no limit. Must use tethered arrows; no crossbows except with permit. Season: May 1 to the last Sunday in February. Boats must be powered by electric...