RE: Illinois Bowfishing laws..
Here's the actual code:
FISH
(515 ILCS 5/Art. 10 heading)
Article 10 Limits; seasons; Methods of taking
Sec. 10-110. Taking carp, buffalo, suckers, gar and bowfin. Carp, buffalo, suckers, gar and bowfin may be taken by means of a pitchfork, underwater speargun, bow and arrow or bow and arrowdevice, spear, or gig. Each person taking fish by these means shall possess a valid sport fishing license. Fish taken by these means shall not be sold or bartered. No other fish may be taken by these means.
(Source; P.A. 89-66, eff. 1-1-96.)