- all types of bows are allowed (long bow, recurve, compound)
- minimum of 40# (40 pounds) at 28 inches of pull
- arrows must be at least 20 inches (there are Korean short dart systems there)
- broad-head tip must be used with minimum 7/8 inch diameter cutting blade
- broad-head cutting blades must be metal, knapped: flint, chert, or obsidian
- broad-head cutting blades must metal is mechanically opening
Few additional laws:
- do not carry any guns while bowhunting in Illinois
- keep bow in the carrying case, or zip tie the string while transporting in the car
- no regulations on storying arrows
- no feeding or baiting of animals is allowed
- do not nock arrow until legal hunting hours - 30 minutes before and after sun
- tag has to remind on the deer until animal is processed by taxidermist, or in your kitchen
- the prove of deer sex has to remind until animal is processed by taxidermist, or in your kitchen
- poisoned or explosive arrows are illegal (need verification)