due to an injury or handicap. Thanks to the recent changes to the Illinois crossbow laws we can now allow ANY Licensed Archery Hunter the ability to pursue the Illinois whitetail with a crossbow. Yes you read it correctly... CROSSBOWS ARE NOW LEGAL FOR USE BY ANY ARCHERY HUNTER!! Illinois Crossbow Regulations: Crossbows used in hunting shall: a) have minimum and a maximum peak draw weight of 125 and 200 pounds, respectively. b) have a minimum overall length (from butt of stock to front of limb) of 24 inches. c) have a working safety. d) be used with fletched bolts or arrows of not less than 14 inches in length (not including point). e) use broadheads that may have fixed (must be metal or flint-, chert- or obsidian-napped) or expandable blades (must be metal), but they must be a minimum 7/8 inch diameter when fully opened. f) NOT use electronic tracking systems utilizing radio telemetry. Note: On state-owned and -managed hunting areas flu flu arrows must be used for taking upland game |
Backwoods Whitetails P.O. Box 372 240 West Main St. Ipava, IL 61441 Phone: 309-224-2853 info@backwoodswhitetails.com |