Well as a few of you know Horsheshoe lake in Madison county is where I do most of my bowfishing. It is so close to my house and loaded with carp, gar and buffs its a great lake to go to. The bad part is its only open May 1st - August 31st to bowfishers. Well I set out at the end of last year to change that. I went to the Marine Bio of the lake and asked what could be done to get the ball rolling.

After asking him and talking to a few people for additional information I contacted Christine to ask if I could use the Illinois Bowfishers logo along side with my own websites logo. I sent her a copy of the letter I submitted just so she knew what was being sent out. Christine gave me the ok and I completed the letter to the Marine bio (Fred Cronan) and delivered it to him. I was told it would take some time to get put through but if there was no opposition the lake would then be opened up for bowfishing year round (with the exception of duckseason). I went to his office today to talk with him about opening up Frank Holten lake aswell. Well in that conversation he informed me that as of April 1st of 2010 Horseshoe Lake will be open year round for bowfishing.

I just wanted to get the story out there for anyone who bowfishes Horseshoe or would like to in the future.I am hoping to get the same done with Frank Holten. Frank Holten is about the same as Horseshoe fish wise.... Lots of Buffalo and Carp.