Can a felon hunt with a crossbow in the state of Ohio?

Answer 1

Federal law prevents felons from possessing a firearm. Unless you apply with the ATF and have your civil rights restored (not likely with domestic violence, firearm or any other violent crime), you cannot possess a firearm under a disability (disability = felony) However, felons are allowed to possess black powder arms (100% muzzleloaders, flintlocks). These are not considered firearms, and you can purchase them without a background check. Dual purpose muzzleloaders are subject to background checks, because they can be converted to a firearm. * Federal Laws pertaining to felons possessing weapons only applies if the person were convicted of a federal felony. In all other cases state statutes and the terms of the convicted person's release, probation or sentencing guidelines apply.

Answer 2

Crossbows are not specifically mentioned in the Ohio arms statutes as being prohibited to convicted felons, however IFthe state bans possession of "deadly" weapons to felons, crossbows could fall into this category. You would be wise to simply call the state Fish & Game Commission and ask them yourself.

Answer 3

Staff at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife will be available Dec. 15 and 16, 2012 to answer questions about hunting and hunting permits at 1-800-945-3543 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ohio has a muzzleloader hunting season in January 2013. If a felon can hunt with a muzzleloader, this office will know what permit you would need.

Answer 4

A cross bow isn't legal for a felon but a bow is

Answer 5

yes they can. nothing prohibits it as long as there is no percussion weapons involved.

Answer 6

Not with a firearm (which includes black powder arms).

Answer 7

Not with a standard firearm, nor a black powder arm either.

Answer 8

No not unless the felony offense has been sealed by expungement or pardoned by the Governor.

If you are convicted of a FEDERAL offense, the answer is an unequivocal, no!