Advanced Techniques:

Crossbow

Crosssbows are short bows mounted on a stock so they can be cocked and aimed and fired like a rifle, without holding the bowstring back. Crossbows are easier to shoot than hand-held bows, but they are not more powerful, so crossbow hunters need to use the same restraint as bowhunters. They are not effective at long ranges.

Regulations regarding the use of crossbows as archery equipment vary. Contact your local wildlife agency regarding the use of crossbows in your state or province.