Illinois Gun Shows 2016

Illinois Gun Shows 2016

Looking for a gun show in Illinois?  Here is your chance to check out a show near you.

Kankakee Gun & Sportsman
Kankakee, IL

Jan 16th - 17th

Springfield Gun Show
Springfield, IL

Jan 16th - 17th

McHenry County Gun Show
Crystal Lake, IL

Jan 17th

(HB 4428) Bow Hunting on Private Property during Shotgun Season for Deer in Illinois

Bow Hunting on Private Property during Shotgun Season for Deer in Illinois

That's right.  A new bill was introduced by Brandon Phelps, Chairman of the Illinois Sportsmen's Caucus.  The bill was filed with the clerk on January 11, 2016.  We'll continue to monitor this bill, check back frequently for more information.

 HB 4428 WILDLIFE-BOW HUNTING

"Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may hunt with a bow and arrow on private property during a shotgun hunting season if he or she has the consent of the owner and any tenant of the premises."  

If passed by the senate and signed by the Governor this bill will become effective immediately.

Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.

The One Thing Every Hunter and Angler Needs!

The One Thing Every Hunter and Angler Needs! 

Every hunter and angler has one, regardless if they are a novice or have been at it for 50 years.  It has become such a part of our successes, we often forget how instrumental it is for our successful days.  It takes hours to prepare but it never seems to add up.  We're talking about "the system."

Hunting and Fishing Expos Starts this Weekend

Hunting and Fishing Shows Start this Weekend

By this point in January some of us are experiencing some degree of cabin fever.  This restlessness drives hunters, anglers and those who just enjoy the outdoors to attend  hunting and fishing shows across Illinois.  This weekend starts that show season.