Illinois Bait Shops - B & S Bait Tackle

Illinois Bait Shops - B & S Bait Tackle

About a month ago we swung by our local bait shop to pick up some last minute items. Eureka... the idea about writing reviews and a series on Illinois bait shops starting flooding to our mind.

Our local bait shop is B & S Bait and Tackle located outside Ashland, Illinois about one mile east of Jim Edgar Panther Creek's entrance.  Owned by Roy and Sue, a friendly and outgoing married couple of over 50 years, this shop has a real sense of community charm to it.

Illinois Conservation World Promises Good Times

Illinois Conservation World Promises Good Times

Walking up to the gates of Conservation World the crowd was growing and waiting to enter the 30 acres of fun for all ages.  Director Wayne Rosenthal was there to greet fair-goers as they entered and we felt the enjoyment of IDNR staff talking among guests.

Illinois Hunting Policy, Rules and Regulations

Illinois Hunting Policy, Rules and Regulations  

Thanks to the internet you have a wide range of media at your finger tips.  You can Google or YouTube anything; from reading and watching tips and tactics; its all out there.  With all this information flowing around, there's an area that is greatly over looked and that is Policy, Rules and Regulations.  The 2015 -2016 Hunting & Trapping Regulations was just released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Governor Rauner Signs Two Youth Hunting Bills

Governor Rauner Signs Two Youth Hunting Bills 

Today Governor Rauner signed HB 3234 and HB 3674 into law.  These two bills address youth involvement in hunting here in Illinois. 

House Bill 3234 (Costello/Rose) changes the age for a Youth Hunting License. 

• Any resident youth age 18 and under may apply to the Department for a Youth Hunting License, which extends limited hunting privileges. 

• This changes the maximum age from 16 to 18 years of age.  

• According to the Illinois Hunting Digest the Youth Hunting License price is $7.00. 

Legislators stated that there has been a decline in hunting age for youth ranging from 16 - 18 years old.  This bill is supposed to get more youth involved in hunting.  What do you think?

House Bill 3674 (Smiddy/Rose) establishes Crossbow Use for Youth. 

• Any individual with a youth hunting license may use a crossbow during the first half of the regular deer archery

• Annually Determined by the Director 

• The individual must remain under the direct supervision of an adult of 21 years of age who possesses a valid archery deer permit

• Youth must first obtain a "Deer Hunting Permit"

How do you feel about a Youth Crossbow Season?  Comment below or send us an email at capitoloutdoors@gmail.com. 

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors Good Luck and Stay Safe -

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