anybody her from illinois
 

i've heard through the grapevine that they changed some of the crossbow regs. i was told that if you were over 62 you can get a x-bow permit with no disability. i was also told you don't have to be permanently disabled any more to get a permit, just disabled through the course of deer season. anybody know if there is any truth to this? i can't find it in writing anywhere.

RE: anybody her from illinois
 

This is the only thing I could find in writing:

http://www.register-mail.com/stories/090207/AL__BE890U5E.GID.shtml

Strange that I cannot find this anywhere on the Illinois DNR website. I guess because its so new they havnt updated anything to reflect the new law.

RE: anybody her from illinois
 

If you go to Horton's and Ten Points web site they list the CB as legal equipment for people 62 and over. The only thing I found on the DNR web site under a search was that on march 25 they voted to allow it at a DNR meeting. You need to call your local DNR and get the facts on this, maybe they changed there mind on it?

RE: anybody her from illinois
 

I, too, live in central Illinois. Yes, the law has been enacted. Those of us over age 62 can hunt with a crossbow during bow season and gun season. I am looking forward to taking my first CB deer soon after season opens Monday.

RE: anybody her from illinois
 

I came to Arkansas 2 yrs. ago from Illinois and have a lot of bow
hunting freinds left up there. They said the great "govenor" of the
state must sign the bill, but has'nt yet. I really don't Know if this
is true. I can still buy a resident tag there as I still have a lifetime
hunting license from that state.

RE: anybody her from illinois
 

PJ,
You need all the normal tags and licenses you would have if hunting with a bow, but if you are over 62 you can use a crossbow in place of a compound. You need your drivers lic. with you as proof of age to use the crossbow. Beyond that, you are good to go!Have Fun!