Just saw something about this this morning. From what I got is its only on private land and haveta tag harvest with firearm tag. Just wondering if anybody else came across this or has any more info. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
It's been floating around FB as rumors for months, but someone was finally able to post some "proof" by way of the DNR website. From what I gather you're correct - if you have a firearm tag you can now use a bow if you choose. It's only valid on private land and you must use blaze orange just like everyone else. My guess is whatever leftover tags were sitting around got snatched up pretty quick once this was confirmed.
Where did you see this at? As far as I know only "bow only" counties during the first and second seasons. Call DNR directly or a CPO if you know your local one, I would not risk my priveleges without firsthand confirmation. Muzzleloader, youth and late season you can bow hunt and tag with archery permits. Blaze orange required obviously
From hunting regs digest this year. I wouldn't chance it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Like Justin mentioned was floating around Facebook. This morning was first I saw or heard bout it, but did talk to my buddy who is a CPO and he said it's a go. But only private land, need a firearm tag, and blaze orange. I'm still probably gonna do like CLS said and not chance it. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
I'm tracking down some official type word, but it's hard to look at goon down road in between red lights ha Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/adrules/documents/17-650.pdf Read down to Page 13 Section 650.30 Statewide Requirements for Hunting Devices a) The only legal hunting devices to take, or attempt to take, deer are: 1) Shotgun, loaded with slugs only, of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge, not capable of firing more than 3 consecutive slugs; or 2) A single or double barreled muzzleloading rifle of at least .45 caliber shooting a single projectile through a barrel of at least sixteen inches in length; or 3) Centerfire revolvers or centerfire single-shot handguns of .30 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches; or 4) On private land only, archery equipment as prescribed by 17 Ill. Adm.Code 670.30, except that crossbows may only be used by persons age 62 and older with a valid photo ID containing proof of age, or by a disabled person to whom the Department has issued a permit to use a crossbow as provided by 17 Ill. Adm. Code 760.
I've been searching and can find nothing that isn't outdated. A lot of posts by Lynn with the IL bowhunters association from 2008. Getting through to the DNR is about as effective as getting through to the FOID section at ISP.
The change in rules was passed after this year's regs were printed and put online, which is why you can't find it in the generic regulations.
Nevermind Justin stole my thunder ha. That's what I was gonna post Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
Currently it is legal to carry a pistol, muzzleloader and shotgun all at the same time if you wanted to. The big question is can you carry a bow and a gun at the same time? If you are a felon can you carry a bow and hunt during the firearm season?
I would think you could carry both. Nothing says I couldn't carry two shotguns to the stand if I wanted to. Also a felon can buy a firearm tag they just can't use it for obvious reasons. I would think this opens the door to them being able to use it with a bow.
I would say you can have both, as long as both weapons are legal for the particular season it does not matter. As you said, during fireaem season you can have multiple legal weapons, wouldn't see why that would change as you are not using an archery tag. I was wondering about the felon aspect as well. Since hey cannot get a FOID or possess a firearm can one still get a firearm tag? Never had to show FOID or provide info to get firearm tags either via mail or OTC. I'm not sure if DNR and ISP systems are interlinked. I would "assume" that if you are able to purchase the firearm permit it would be legal. A felon can still use archery equipment and hunt during the other special firearm seasons. It would be the weapon classification rather than the season. This is all speculation of course, as it is new to me.
Not at all, being a felon does not take away someone elses rights. You can owm firearms living with a felon. They have to be stored as to not be immediately accessible. As long as the person with a felony is not in physical possession of the firearm no laws are being broken.
