Archery During the Rifle Season

September 6, 2012

Question: I am an archery hunter. If I am not able to fill my tag during the archery season, can I still hunt during the rifle season with my bow?

Answer: Yes, but it may depend on what type of tag you get. If it’s an Archery Only (AO) tag then you can only use archery equipment even during the rifle season. The “rifle” season you refer to is more accurately called the “general” season. During general season with a tag for that area, you can use any legal method for deer, including bow and arrow.