Bow fishing

[Keenasfisho]

Hi guys is there any fishos around that know anyone who does some bow fishing. :water:

[4liters]

Don't think it's legal here is it?

[dazz999]

same not sure if legal but a kiwi dude and his son were trying it at brighton late last year with a compound bow nice guy

[Keenasfisho]

Ok guys thanks. I'll have to check.

[adamk]

not legal. kinda like carrying a 22 in the boat. both classed as weapons. inb4 speargun projectile firing distance !

[denis barden]

Guys
Been Bowhunting and Bowfishing for 20 yrs
They are classed as Sporting Equipment -Not Firearms
Ive taken Bows to many different states in Aussie thru Airports with no troubles at ALL
No Bowhunting in Victoria Freshwater but Saltwater is ok -With some restrictions
They are no different to a Hawaiian Sling Spear that Divers use.
They are not banned in Victoria and you don't need a License for one.
Dont get Compound and Traditional bows mixed up with Cross bows -They are another kettle of Fish-Fush .as they are carried around cocked.

[mooneyz]

Its not legal

https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fis ... -equipment

[denis barden]

I stand corrected
They must have changed the criteria and Ive missed it

[dazz999]

Guys
Been Bowhunting and Bowfishing for 20 yrs
They are classed as Sporting Equipment -Not Firearms
Ive taken Bows to many different states in Aussie thru Airports with no troubles at ALL
No Bowhunting in Victoria Freshwater but Saltwater is ok -With some restrictions
They are no different to a Hawaiian Sling Spear that Divers use.
They are not banned in Victoria and you don't need a License for one.
Dont get Compound and Traditional bows mixed up with Cross bows -They are another kettle of Fish-Fush .as they are carried around cocked.

awesome you use compound bows ive still got my recurve bow from 25yrs ago

[Keenasfisho]

Cheers for the info guys. I have a compound bow. I'm new to Victoria so I thought I would ask the question. I guess I'll still to using a fishing rod .