Make sure to visit the Bowfishing Assoc of Illinois southern chapter at this years celebration! Red will have lots more info for ya soon...

http://www.jalc.edu/sihfdtest/index.html

That site doesn't have much info... the links are all the same...

Just noticed that....they dont go anywhere. Ill did some info up from past events and tell the guys in charge about it.
http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46227

Here is the info from the N. Illinois event. Lots of the same stuff going on down south. We have been doing a on water bowfishing range with sunk foam footballs for the past 3 years. It is very popular and will be much larger this year.

www.huntingandfishingdays.org

Is it still the last weekend in Sept. that this event takes place at Logan College.

~Jeff

Is it still the last weekend in Sept. that this event takes place at Logan College.

~Jeff

Its always the 3rd weekend in Sept. all over the country. This year the 22nd & 23rd. Always free and full of things for young and old to do. Lots of hands on stuff.

This weekend is the big show! Here are some pics from last years event in Yorkville. Be sure to stop by and say hi to Red in Carterville if you make it!

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i will be heading up to watch the calling contest a logan. got to watch my buddy try to win it.

Well who's you bud?

Hoping to make it down there..especially to check out the bowfishing!:D

This being the first year there, we will only have an info booth. Lots of pics and equiptment demos. BUT.....next year there will be a bowfishing range there just like the one we have in Yorkville. Already got the go ahead from the director of the event for it.

This being the first year there, we will only have an info booth. Lots of pics and equiptment demos. BUT.....next year there will be a bowfishing range there just like the one we have in Yorkville. Already got the go ahead from the director of the event for it.

That will be terrific next year! But I'm pretty dumb about it all so even what you have this year will be helpful and I am sure a learning experience!

That will be terrific next year! But I'm pretty dumb about it all so even what you have this year will be helpful and I am sure a learning experience!

If your interested, pm me your email and I will ut you on the list for our monthly E-Newsletter. Got lots of introductory info on it as well as lots of pics and stories. The club membership AND newsletter is 100% free. We just do it to increase participation in the sport.

We are doing something early next spring with the Rend lake resort. Ill be glad to get you out on the water to give it a try if you like. Got lots of bow set ups , Im sure one will be perfect for ya!

G like I said before I think we might be able to get 1 out of 100......like a good shot off of a camera 1 out of 100.......stupid me, thought it had to be a 40lb bow.......lol...I told b and he was laughing at me..oh well....that must have been what I learned for the day! :D

G like I said before I think we might be able to get 1 out of 100......like a good shot off of a camera 1 out of 100.......stupid me, thought it had to be a 40lb bow.......lol...I told b and he was laughing at me..oh well....that must have been what I learned for the day! :D


Ive got an oneida AND a Fishhawk bow set up with a single sight pin......you will do much better than 1 for 100!

Prolly not for me....do they have anti shake bows too? lol....just kidding...aim low right.....Im making a list....
does the bow have to be a certain bow or can you use any ol bow or what?

Prolly not for me....do they have anti shake bows too? lol....just kidding...

I wish they did. I probably could use one. LOL


does the bow have to be a certain bow or can you use any ol bow or what?

Just about any bow that will fling an arra will do Bam. I like recurves because they're light weight (actual weight of the bow not necessarily the draw weight. draw weight is the force it takes to pull the string back.)
Most archery shops have used bows for sale cheap. I'm talkin' less than $100. I've seen several in the $25 to $40 range. Just make sure that it is light enough for you in both the draw weight and physical weight departments.:)
One other thing to remember is that the rest that is on it may not be heavy enough to support a fiberglass fish arrow.
Clear as mud right? :D
Don't worry we'll get you set-up. Christine and I have to go down your way sometime. When we do we'll make sure to pack a couple of extra bows for you and G to try.

My hubs bow that he has now is 65draw for deer hunting.......I can't budge it......now, my nephew has 40 and I could pull it back but I don't think I would get a good shot on a deer....lmao........

G and I shooting a bow:eek: .....I don't think anyone would wanna be around:o .....lmao......Shooting with a camera and shooting with a bow is two different things.....lol..:D

...now, my nephew has 40 and I could pull it back

G and I shooting a bow:eek: .....I don't think anyone would wanna be around:o .....
...lol..:D

If you can handle 40lbs then you're good to go. Christine's bow is set down to about 30lbs.

LOL yeah we'd be there. Hey with you two shooting fish, someone's gotta get it on film! ;)

my buddy is wade walling

My hubs bow that he has now is 65draw for deer hunting.......I can't budge it......now, my nephew has 40 and I could pull it back but I don't think I would get a good shot on a deer....lmao........

G and I shooting a bow:eek: .....I don't think anyone would wanna be around:o .....lmao......Shooting with a camera and shooting with a bow is two different things.....lol..:D


No worries about the bow. We have several Genisis bows in the 20-25lb range and a couple Oneidas that will go 25-50 lbs I believe. We bought these all for the shows and for taking guests out. Come next spring, you and Gretchen can both come out with me in the skiff. Im sure you will have a great time and nail a few. If you were going to buy a bow.....I like recurves but they are not for everyone. You can try several different ones that we have this spring and see what one you like best!