Just posting the information on the proposed crossbow legislation here in Illinois.

Senator Todd Sieben has introduced legislation to legalize the crossbow for any person 18 years or under in Illinois. These crossbows will be allowed to be used during the entire archery season. The bill number is SB0138. It will go before the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee soon.

Contact your elected officals now to let them know how you feel about this bill. This came about after 1 person asked for crossbows to be allowed so his daughter could hunt with him. Im all for increasing youth hunting opportunitys but I feel this is not the way to do it. This is only a stepping stone to get the crossbows allowed into the archery season by all.

It has been discussed with MR. Sieben to bring down the min draw weight from 40 to 35 pounds (like the surrounding states) to help with those that cant draw the 40 pounds. With todays bows this should not be a problem.
We currently allow crossbow use for Handicap people (permit required) and I believe that is excellent and should stay that way.