Ocoee Limits Bow Fishing For Children's Safety

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Daphne Sashin | Sentinel Staff Writer

December 7, 2008

OCOEE - City leaders last week approved a law to limit the sport of fishing with a bow and arrow after they determined the unregulated practice posed a threat to children. Under the bow-fishing law, which comes with a $1,000 penalty, the sport may be conducted only between sunrise and sunset and at least 100 feet from any child, marked swimming or picnic area, dock, pier or restricted or residential area. The rule bans the use of crossbows or draw-locking mechanisms.