Hunting with bows and arrows dates back thousands of years. Although modern technology offers many alternatives, this ancient practice is still utilized by many hunters in the United States. In fact, 25% of the nearly 6.2 million deer harvested in 2022 were taken with a bows or crossbow, according to the National Deer Association.
- Share of deer harvested with a bows or crossbow in 2022: 6% (approx. 1,759 deer)
- Total deer harvested in 2022: 29,315 (74.4% antlered buck, 25.6% antlerless deer)
- Paid hunting license holders in 2022: 227.4 per 1,000 people (132,185 total)