A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 20.1-01-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to deer hunting with a crossbow.

SB 2197 would have allowed crossbow use during deer hunting seasons under specific license conditions in North Dakota. It would permit hunters with a deer gun license to use crossbows during deer gun season, and hunters over 75 with a deer bow license to use crossbows during deer bow season. The bill aimed to expand hunting options by aligning crossbow use with existing license types. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on January 27, 2025, with 15 votes in favor and 32 against.