Are crossbows regulated in Illinois?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are crossbows regulated in Illinois?

Posted: 12/31/2015 5:31:27 PM EDT

My wife is trying to tell me her aunt had to get a physicians note before she was allowed to purchase a crossbow in IL. This sounds absurd to me, but it is IL, so absurdity dictates there.

Posted: 12/31/2015 5:57:17 PM EDT

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My wife is trying to tell me her aunt had to get a physicians note before she was allowed to purchase a crossbow in IL. This sounds absurd to me, but it is IL, so absurdity dictates there.

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Many states dictate that you can only hunt with a crossbow if you have a disability or are over a certain age. Illinois currently allows anybody to use one from the second Monday after thanksgiving till the end of archery season.

To buy one? I doubt it.

Posted: 12/31/2015 5:59:49 PM EDT

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Many states dictate that you can only hunt with a crossbow if you have a disability or are over a certain age. Illinois currently allows anybody to use one from the second Monday after thanksgiving till the end of archery season.

To buy one? I doubt it.

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My wife is trying to tell me her aunt had to get a physicians note before she was allowed to purchase a crossbow in IL. This sounds absurd to me, but it is IL, so absurdity dictates there.

^ This is correct

Posted: 12/31/2015 6:00:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/31/2015 6:01:17 PM EDT

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You needed an exemption to hunt with one in MO until tonight... I processed a lot of them at work.

Posted: 12/31/2015 6:01:28 PM EDT

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Pull the full regs for the state, here they're allowed only in modern rifle season, not the more favorable archery season.

Posted: 12/31/2015 6:18:49 PM EDT

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http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/crossbow-hunting-regulations-in-illinois/

For the temporarily disabled and permanently disabled: hunting with a crossbow is legal during the entire archery season. Certification from a licensed physician is required, and you will need to apply for an exemption by contacting the DNR Office of Law Enforcement at 217-782-6431.

For those age 62 and older: hunting with a crossbow during archery season is legal in Illinois, and no special permits are required. You do, however, need to carry a valid ID with a current picture and date of birth at all times while hunting; not having the ID with you will result in a fine, even if you really are 62 or older.

For everyone else: as long as you own a crossbow and a valid archery hunting license, you can legally hunt deer in Illinois beginning the first Monday coming right after the second deer firearm season in the state.

Posted: 12/31/2015 6:28:02 PM EDT

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Still has to be in a case from your house to the tree stand though IIRC

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are crossbows regulated in Illinois?

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