Can a convicted felon hunt with crossbow in Louisiana?

Answer 1

I could be wrong about this but I know for a fact that a convicted felon cannot own a gun or be around one unless he gets a pardon from the govenor and I think it's really hard to get so a crossbow is a weapon. They may not claim it as a gun but it is and I know that felons cannot have, own or possess a firearm or weapon. I could be wrong about this but I hope this helps answer your question. You may want to call your local authorities and ask them.

L.A.R.S 14:95 prohibits convicted felons from owning, purchasing or possessing "FIREARMS" a firearm is defined in other sections of the but is shown in 14:95 to include "shotguns, rifles, machine guns. pistols, black power guns" or devices that use explosive powder to discharge a projectile / ammunition.

A bow / crossbow is not considered a "FIREARM" I am a convicted felon and I hunt with a compound bow sometimes twice a day! Im not sure if a separate classification exist for crossbows , possibly on the federal level. I would check that out before I took off through the woods,, It could be 15 years before you come out the other side!!! Good luck

Answer 2

Oh, dude, in Louisiana, if you're a convicted felon, you can totally hunt with a crossbow as long as you're not on probation or parole. Like, they're cool with you taking down deer and stuff, just don't be out there causing trouble. So, yeah, you can be a crossbow-wielding felon in the bayou, just don't go all Rambo on us.

Answer 3

In Louisiana, convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms, including crossbows, under state and federal law. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforces these restrictions to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain public safety. Therefore, a convicted felon would not be allowed to hunt with a crossbow in Louisiana.