Crossbow for spring turkey

[Poppa Cap]

What are the rules on using a crossbow for spring turkey during gun season? What about using one this spring in an Archery only area, like Higgins-Henry?
I would like to have one for this fall, and might go ahead and get one now if I can use it now. Thanks.

[Finn209]

What are the rules on using a crossbow for spring turkey during gun season? What about using one this spring in an Archery only area, like Higgins-Henry?
I would like to have one for this fall, and might go ahead and get one now if I can use it now. Thanks.

It's ok to use one during the statewide season, but give H&H a call to double check with them for the archery only area - (270) 389-3580

Section 5. Firearms and Archery Equipment. (1) A person hunting wild turkey shall not use or carry:

(a) A rifle or handgun;

(b) A shotgun larger than ten (10) gauge or smaller than twenty (20) gauge;

(c) Shot larger than number four (4);

(d) Shotgun slugs;

(e) A firearm during archery-only seasons;

(f) Barbed broadheads;

(g) Broadheads smaller than seven-eighths (7/8) inch wide;

(h) Arrows with chemical treatments or attachments containing chemicals; or

(i) Crossbow without a working safety device.

(2) A person hunting wild turkeys may use a crossbow during firearm season.

[Poppa Cap]

Thanks, Finn.

[Tom Threetoes]

Poppa Cap, what a cool pen name! I'd never thought of that. Tom