Bow Fishing for Flying Carp
Archery fishing and archery hunting is one of the few sports that is not regulated by the government. You don't have to register to purchase a bow or get "IDed" when in-order to buy a dozen arrows. The arrow heads for reloads aren't even scrutinized. This is the way that it should be. Archery shooting is a sport that can be enjoyed all year long, indoors and out.
There are a host of archery fishing clubs, archery hunting clubs and events for this growing sport. Actual sized targets for game in outdoor archery ranges make for an exciting practice session. Shooting a bow uphill or downhill increases the level of difficulty for the shot, but they help to improve your skills in the archery fishing hunting event.
The recent migration of Asian Carp in the Mississippi River have created an archery fishing hunting event that is hunter, prey interactive. Because these fish are invasive there are no regulations when it comes to catching these fish. As the boat cruises through the water, the prop turbulence causes the carp to jump out of the water and into the air. This is the interactive part, Regardless of wether you are looking or not, 8-10 pound fish will come flying out of the water,crashing into the boat, or into you and then splash harmlessly back into the water. The fish can injure you. This is where you have a chance to use your bow to practice aerial shots at the carp.
Archery fishing or hunting for alligator gar fish, carp, and alligators are just a few of the species that are being targeted. Birds, and big game species are usually related to regular archery hunting. Water adds a new dimension that allows seasons and game to overlap into a year round sport. Find your local archery club to checkout events that are scheduled in your area.