Are Any Regulations Against Using the New Lighted Arrow Nocks?

July 30, 2009

Question: We are bow hunters and are wondering if there are any regulations against using the new lighted arrow nocks? They turn on when shot from your bow and stay on until you turn them off. They operate by a small lithium battery and will stay on for many hours if needed. The light makes it easier to follow the path of the arrow once released and will stay on until retrieved from the animal or wherever it ends up. (Joe G., Grass Valley)

Answer: There are no prohibitions against this accessory as long as it doesn’t emit light to help find and illuminate potential game animals, thus giving the hunter an unfair advantage. In this case this component appears to serve only as a visual lighted marker to help the archer watch the course the arrow takes upon release.

(Definition of nock: A nock is the slotted portion at the back of the arrow that sits against the bow string and holds the arrow in place until the archer is released.)

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-Quinn

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That's right. Thanks for the information and reminders  Hojoman. 

Alex