New Bowhunting Law in IL
#1
New Bowhunting Law in IL
Just read about a new law on the books in IL. Anyone 62 years of age or older can bowhunt with a cross bow without having to get a medical excuse. Just have proof of age and buy the permit.
Not sure why this is needed. I am sure there are plenty of 62 year olds that can still draw back a bow with enough pop to kill a deer. Specially with all of the advances in bow technology we have today. And I don't believe it is that hard to get a medical excuse if you want one.
Not sure why this is needed. I am sure there are plenty of 62 year olds that can still draw back a bow with enough pop to kill a deer. Specially with all of the advances in bow technology we have today. And I don't believe it is that hard to get a medical excuse if you want one.
#2
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
I don't see a problem with it,it just saves them some hassle.
HopefullyI won't need to go to a crossbow at that age but it would be nice to not have to run to a doctor and go through the red tape if I needed too.
HopefullyI won't need to go to a crossbow at that age but it would be nice to not have to run to a doctor and go through the red tape if I needed too.
#3
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
ORIGINAL: jmbuckhunter
Just read about a new law on the books in IL. Anyone 62 years of age or older can bowhunt with a cross bow without having to get a medical excuse. Just have proof of age and buy the permit.
Not sure why this is needed. I am sure there are plenty of 62 year olds that can still draw back a bow with enough pop to kill a deer. Specially with all of the advances in bow technology we have today. And I don't believe it is that hard to get a medical excuse if you want one.
Just read about a new law on the books in IL. Anyone 62 years of age or older can bowhunt with a cross bow without having to get a medical excuse. Just have proof of age and buy the permit.
Not sure why this is needed. I am sure there are plenty of 62 year olds that can still draw back a bow with enough pop to kill a deer. Specially with all of the advances in bow technology we have today. And I don't believe it is that hard to get a medical excuse if you want one.
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 604
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
ORIGINAL: TFOX
I don't see a problem with it,it just saves them some hassle.
HopefullyI won't need to go to a crossbow at that age but it would be nice to not have to run to a doctor and go through the red tape if I needed too.
I don't see a problem with it,it just saves them some hassle.
HopefullyI won't need to go to a crossbow at that age but it would be nice to not have to run to a doctor and go through the red tape if I needed too.
I really feel sorry for all who opose the crossbow. I sure hope that your health hold out so that you can use a compound the rest of your life. With all the
all of the advances in bow technology we have today.
#5
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
I had downloaded and printed out the necessary forms for my fatherinlaw to have his doctor fill out a couple of months ago when the state informed us he didn't need to(he is 69). Trust me when I say my fatherinlaw would much rather shoot his compound but can no longer do so.
Added note* IMO its only a beginning to legalize crossbows for anyone, of which I am totally against unless physically unable to do so.
Added note* IMO its only a beginning to legalize crossbows for anyone, of which I am totally against unless physically unable to do so.
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 604
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag
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Added note* IMO its only a beginning to legalize crossbows for anyone, of which I am totally against unless physically unable to do so.
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Added note* IMO its only a beginning to legalize crossbows for anyone, of which I am totally against unless physically unable to do so.
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
Theyloosened a regulation! I like the sound of that. Maybe they'll loosen thetag cost by about 400 bucks.
Always liked crossbows. When I was a kid the thought of putting a gun and a bow together thrilled me.
Always liked crossbows. When I was a kid the thought of putting a gun and a bow together thrilled me.
#9
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
To the hard liners. Go pick one up and compare it side by side in an all day comparison and come back here with your conclusions. You might get an education. BTW, I don't use one, don't need to but when the day comes if it ever does I will not hesitate and I feel most of you won't either
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 4,668
RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL
ORIGINAL: Rickmur
To the hard liners. Go pick one up and compare it side by side in an all day comparison and come back here with your conclusions. You might get an education. BTW, I don't use one, don't need to but when the day comes if it ever does I will not hesitate and I feel most of you won't either
To the hard liners. Go pick one up and compare it side by side in an all day comparison and come back here with your conclusions. You might get an education. BTW, I don't use one, don't need to but when the day comes if it ever does I will not hesitate and I feel most of you won't either
AMEN!!