The official forum of the Illinois Bowfishers Club. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:27:24 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:27:24 +0000 Bowhunting.com Forums https://forums.bowhunting.com/forums/illinois-bowfishers-club.47/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:11:10 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-northern-lllinois-bow-fishers-aka-carpooners.61735/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-northern-lllinois-bow-fishers-aka-carpooners.61735/ invalid@example.com (longbowmanjimmy) longbowmanjimmy 9 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:06:23 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-illinois-hunters-hear.84209/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-illinois-hunters-hear.84209/ invalid@example.com (average day hunter) average day hunter Feed back on public land I have only hunted privet and thinking about trying public land I'm in dupage county]]> 3 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:59:31 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowfishing-arrows-wont-fly-straight.79782/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowfishing-arrows-wont-fly-straight.79782/ invalid@example.com (Arrowhead) Arrowhead 1 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:14:30 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-to-the-bowfishing-thing.49907/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-to-the-bowfishing-thing.49907/ invalid@example.com (michael_pearce) michael_pearce So I grabbed a bow and set it up today.
Carp and gar beware
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We hit the banks for some good bank bowfishing, Kendal was stickin them with the Mako Bow, Christine was nailing them good when she wasnt making fun of my Red Neck Radio Flyer Red Wagon I used to pull the cooler, quiver full of backup arrows, my chicken liver lunch and carrying my bow when I was taking photos, and Louie was perfecting his...

Bowfishing For Easter Eggs]]> 9 Fri, 31 May 2013 13:28:07 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2013-illinois-state-championship.45595/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2013-illinois-state-championship.45595/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator 9th Annual Illinois Bowfishers 2013 State Championship Tournament

June 1, 11:00 am - June 2, 7:00 am

Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Held on beautiful Lake Shelbyville, an 11,000 acre lake with 250 miles of shoreline.

This lake is home to way too many carp and can boast 60” longnose gar and 20lb+ buffalo.

20 hour event from 11am Saturday to 7am Sunday

Registration starts at 9am on the 2nd at the Wolf Creek Recreation Area Boat Launch.

Entry fees: $30 per person. Juniors (less than...​
2013 Illinois State Championship]]> 3 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:26:29 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/fs-iota-power-converter.45887/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/fs-iota-power-converter.45887/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator
$125 TYD]]> 1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:08:50 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2013-billy-davis-memorial-shoot.45594/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2013-billy-davis-memorial-shoot.45594/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator
Illinois Bowfishers

2013 Billy Davis

Memorial Tournament

April 20, 7pm - April 21, 7am


Event Summary


8th Annual BAA sanctioned event honoring former BAA youth bowfisher of the year Bill Davis.

·Held at Rend Lake’s Sailboat harbor in southern Illinois near Whittington, off of route 154 in Wayne Fitzgerrel State park.

·Total numbers format. BAA Sanctioned.

·Registration April 20th prior to event. Pre-tournament meeting 6:30pm

·Entry fees $30 per...

2013 Billy Davis Memorial Shoot]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:07:11 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowfishing-central-illinois-clinton-lake.20708/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowfishing-central-illinois-clinton-lake.20708/ invalid@example.com (Lady Forge) Lady Forge So I made it over to the main lake and started walking the high cliffs over the...

Bowfishing Central Illinois Clinton Lake]]> 3 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:23:49 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/forum-death.37672/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/forum-death.37672/ invalid@example.com (Hunteropel) Hunteropel wow this forum is dead!!!!!!!!!!]]> 4 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:15 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2012-il-bowfishers-team-and-bowfisher-of-the-year.33710/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2012-il-bowfishers-team-and-bowfisher-of-the-year.33710/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator ...

Send your points to me at KSharp@outdoorsexperience.com

So far there is only one person that has turned points in!...

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR DUES PAID BEFORE YOU CAN CLAIM POINTS...

2012 IL. Bowfishers Team and Bowfisher of the Year]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:57:15 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/need-positions-filled.32139/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/need-positions-filled.32139/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator 1) Tournament Director
2) Secretary
3) Vice President
4) Treasurer
5) Donation Liason for gathering door prizes and ect. for shoots..

Step up and let him know what you can do.. 618-376-1177]]> 2 Thu, 03 May 2012 06:31:04 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/wonder-lake-carp-kill-classic-may-20th.33405/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/wonder-lake-carp-kill-classic-may-20th.33405/ invalid@example.com (Christine) Christine )

Wonder Lake, IL
Info: http://wonderlakesportsmansclub.org/?q=carp_kill_classic
[h=1]Carp Kill Classic[/h]
May 20th, 2012, 6:00 AM - 12 Noon

Registration
Begins at 4:30 AM day of the event, and will run until 8 AM.

Fees
Kids 15 & under are Free,1 Man $20, 2 Man, $40, 3 Man $60 (Per Team)

Location
Shore Hills Beach of Wonder Lake IL. 2/3 Mile south of Center Beach on East Lakeshore Drive....

Wonder Lake Carp Kill Classic, May 20th]]> 1 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:26:23 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/officer-nominations.27119/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/officer-nominations.27119/ invalid@example.com (carpsniper) carpsniper
I'd like to nominate Ryan Perigo for President.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:20:58 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/il-bowfishers-team-and-bowfisher-of-the-year.26523/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/il-bowfishers-team-and-bowfisher-of-the-year.26523/ invalid@example.com (deer_predator) deer_predator
Joe Pike 270pts

Johnny B 310pts...

I am sure if Joe didn't have boat problems it would have even been closer!!!..

Congrats to Johnny B.. The 2011 Illinois Bowfisher of the year!!

Now for the Team of the Year.. With only 2 teams entering points the standins are :

Team...

IL. Bowfishers Team and Bowfisher of the Year]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:39:42 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/the-brass-carp-shoot.24802/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/the-brass-carp-shoot.24802/ invalid@example.com (carpsniper) carpsniper The last Saturday in Sept.
West side launch.
Biggest 6 carp.
Side pot for the most carp.
Sign in 9 am
Weigh-in 5 pm

***Note the Brass carp can only be won by club members as it is a traveling trophy and the winner will be resonsible for putting on the tourney next year***

Depending on intrest, we may have a cookout afterwards...]]> 1 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:39:57 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/gator-hunt.22910/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/gator-hunt.22910/ invalid@example.com (Hunteropel) Hunteropel 3 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:00:30 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/s-illinois-outdoors-kaskaskia-river-tourny-august-13.23660/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/s-illinois-outdoors-kaskaskia-river-tourny-august-13.23660/ invalid@example.com (Christine) Christine


Southern Illinois Outdoors Kaskaskia
River Bowfishing Tournament

Saturday, August 13 · 9:00am - 3:00pm
registration at 8:00am

Boats will Launch from Smitty's
Marina, New Athens, IL

This tournament is not limited to boats - for those walking there are many bank
walk and stalk bowfishing opportunities nearby.

This year the Women's
Outdoor News will be sending a team of their best writers, photographers, and...​
S. Illinois Outdoors Kaskaskia River tourny August 13.]]> 1 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:02:11 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/keeping-it-reel-video-makes-the-bunny-huggers-cry.23642/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/keeping-it-reel-video-makes-the-bunny-huggers-cry.23642/ invalid@example.com (Christine) Christine
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