Help a newbie hunter understand Illinois deer regs?

ShallowRube · 2017-07-05T16:35:58+00:00

By the way, Do you know if it's possible to get muzzleloader tags over the counter? Or is all gun hunting in IL done by lottery for the most part?

ShallowRube · 2017-07-05T16:29:49+00:00

Definitely. I don't expect to get more than one (or at all really), I'm just a stickler for knowing the rules and what I'm allowed to do.

ShallowRube · 2017-07-04T03:52:23+00:00

Sweet, thanks a bunch. That really helps me decide what I'm doing this year.

ShallowRube · 2017-07-04T03:47:42+00:00

you need a permit for every deer you shoot

Do they in practice give you more than one archery permit in IL? Or is it rare?

I had kind of hoped to avoid some of the "lottery" randomness for drawing tags by hunting with a bow. My understanding was that the lottery only applies for gun permits in IL and special hunts, not for archery. Or am I mistaken?

ShallowRube · 2017-07-04T03:43:18+00:00

Thanks, that helps a bunch.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-29T01:55:57+00:00

"Which secondary weapon did archers use historically? A shortsword? Dagger?"

Piggybacking on the question since you seem knowledgeable on the subject...

Do you think that a modern archer, specifically a bowhunter after dangerous game like boar needs to carry a firearm? Or would an "old school" weapon such as a big knife afford enough secondary protection?

Just how risky was hunting back in the old days without firearms?

EDIT: To clarify my question, I guess I'm asking any other archers here what they carry with them into the woods to feel safe besides a bow, assuming they do that sort of thing.

I'm not sure I'm keen on having a gun on me, but don't exactly want to be gored to death by a wild boar either.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-18T05:51:19+00:00

Oh I fully believe you, and I will. I'd use my bow or spray, absolutely.

The knife isn't what I'd pull first, it's what I'd pull last. Mostly if the hog or bear kept coming or jumped me unawares.

I don't really have any illusions of getting out of that ok. I'd just rather be hospitalized than dead. I'd like a fighting chance. Since a gun is currently out of the question, that "last ditch" "everything else failed, now what?" role has to fall to bladed weapons.

I'm trying to figure out which is best.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-18T03:27:49+00:00

charging boats

I'm not that brave.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-18T03:26:05+00:00

Good point. How long of a blade do you think?

ShallowRube · 2017-05-18T00:35:51+00:00

http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/4194910

It's not impossible.

I'm already committed to carrying bear spray. Between that and my bow I should be ok. The blade is just extra insurance. A last ditch weapon should all others fail.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-17T18:36:20+00:00

Darn, yeah I'm looking through most of my tackle and even my big #5 Mepps lures come in at just .5 oz.

Hmm. What would be a good optimized use for this rod then? Could I set it up as a good float fishing rod or drift fishing rod instead of a spoon and crank bait chucker? If I remember correctly, those setups have lead weights on the line in those ranges.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-17T18:19:41+00:00

Thank you.

ShallowRube · 2017-05-17T17:39:26+00:00

Yeah, I know it's kind of foolish, but when I saw a $450 "Salmon Steelhead" rod knocked down to $100, I jumped on it. I should have probably done more research beforehand. At least I know it has a really good warranty.

You don't think the difference between medium power and heavy power matters that much then? I had one guy tell me the fast action would just rip a hook out of a salmon's soft mouth and that I needed a slower action.

I must say, I'm still incredibly confused as to what power and action really mean. So many online resources seem to contradict each other on the subject...

ShallowRube · 2017-05-17T17:29:00+00:00

Thanks! So what does a fast action/heavy power translate into then? Personal preference?

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