All countries
One row per country. Open a country for seasons, sources and practical notes.
| Country | Status | Local exam | Guide | Min. draw weight | Crossbow | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Belgium | Legal, with restrictions | None | — | — | Prohibited | 13·09·2026 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Legal, with restrictions | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Bulgaria | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 14·09·2026 |
| Croatia | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 08·09·2026 |
| Czechia | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Denmark | Legal | Theory + practical | Optional | 40 J | Prohibited | 08·09·2026 |
| Estonia | Legal, with restrictions | Practical | — | 196 N | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Finland | Legal | Practical | Optional | 180 N | Prohibited | 08·09·2026 |
| France | Legal | None | — | — | Prohibited | 08·09·2026 |
| Germany | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Greece | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 13·09·2026 |
| Hungary | Legal | Theory + practical | Required | 222.7 N | Prohibited | 07·09·2026 |
| Ireland | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 13·09·2026 |
| Italy | Legal, with restrictions | None | — | — | Prohibited | 07·09·2026 |
| Latvia | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Lithuania | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Luxembourg | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 13·09·2026 |
| Netherlands | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Norway | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Poland | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Portugal | Legal | None | — | — | Allowed | 08·09·2026 |
| Romania | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 07·09·2026 |
| Serbia | Legal, with restrictions | None | Required | — | Allowed | 08·09·2026 |
| Slovakia | Legal, with restrictions | None | Optional | 220 N | Prohibited | 08·09·2026 |
| Slovenia | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | 15·09·2026 |
| Spain | Legal, with restrictions | None | — | — | Separate rules | 08·09·2026 |
| Sweden | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 12·09·2026 |
| Switzerland | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 15·09·2026 |
| Türkiye | Legal | None | — | — | — | 09·09·2026 |
| United Kingdom | Prohibited | — | — | — | Prohibited | 13·09·2026 |