What is the legal draw back weight for deer hunting with a bow in Texas?

3 Responses to What is the legal draw back weight for deer hunting with a bow in Texas?

1. bferg says:

   July 10, 2012 at 7:40 pm

   Longbows, compound bows, or recurved bows:

   there is no minimum draw requirement.
   devices that allow a bow to be locked at full or partial draw are lawful during any season when lawful archery equipment may be used.
   Crossbow:

   Any person may use a crossbow to hunt game animals or game birds (except migratory game birds) during a general open season or Eastern spring turkey season. Telescopic sights are lawful.
   ONLY a person with an upper-limb disability may use a crossbow to hunt deer and turkey during the Archery Only Open Season, provided the person, while hunting, has in their immediate possession a physician’s statement certifying the extent of the disability.
   An upper-limb disability is a permanent loss of the use of fingers, hand, or arm in a manner that renders the person incapable of using lawful archery equipment.
   A crossbow is lawful for game animals and game birds (except migratory game birds and as provided above), provided:
   the crossbow has a minimum pull of 125 pounds;
   the crossbow has a mechanical safety; and
   the crossbow stock is not less than 25 inches in length.

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2. cbc says:

   July 10, 2012 at 8:30 pm

   I believe the law in Texas used to be a 40 pound draw minimum. If you read the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations as currently written it states there is no minimum poundage. But as far a making an ethical shot and ultimately harvesting a deer I would not recommend anything less than 40 pounds. Always remember what you’re trying to havrvest and the distance of your shot … be an ethical hunter and good luck.

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3. dca2003311@yahoo.com says:

   July 10, 2012 at 8:38 pm

   * 45Lb is the best choice.* Keep your shooting distance to a maximum of 35 yards.*

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