[h=3]From the ND fishing regs just in case you were thinking of going out anytime soon.
Archery and Spearfishing[/h]Game fish may not be taken with bow/arrows or spears.
It is illegal to return fish to the water after they are shot or speared. All fish must be used and/or disposed of properly and not left in the water or on land.
Archery fishing is legal from April 1 through November 30 of each fishing year.
Spearfishing is legal from May 1 through November 30 of each fishing year.
Archery and spearfishing is open in all waters as specified on pages 14-15, except for the following areas which are closed:
- That portion of the Missouri River from the Garrison Dam downstream to the southern boundary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Downstream Recreation Area.
Legal archery equipment is any bow to which an arrow is attached by a line and equipped with a harpoon style point or wire-barbed point. The use of night vision equipment or electronically enhanced light-gathering optics including all lights used for locating and shooting at fish is legal. Crossbows are prohibited except with a special director’s permit that may be issued if an individual is permanently disabled.
Legal spear equipment is any manually powered shaft with barbed points. The spear head shall not exceed 12 inches in width.