RE: Is your state BOW and SHOTGUN ONLY? WHY??
Bols you are right. IL is bow and shotgun only. Take a look at the deer we have here and that will answer your guys' questions. Some states know how to manage their deer population and some don't. I'm originally from WV and they had a 2 week long rifle season during the rut. Talk about putting a damper on the quality of deer. I could sit 300 yards away from a deer and put it down. So could every other redneck running around with a rifle in their hands. Moving to IL made me realize what deer management was. If more states would manage their hunting seasons the right way there could be better deer hunting for all of us to enjoy.