[BAI ED]

Thanks to the efforts of the BAI and IDNR catfish will be a legal species starting Jan. 1 2017. Here is the final bill summary from the Illinoos general assembly page. The governor signed the bill at the Illinois state fair in conservation world where the BAI was holding its annual free bowfishing range for visitors. Another great accomplishment for bowfishing brought to you by your BAI! The new adrule is being written but it will staye catfish will be legal wherever commercial catfish harvest exists.

 

[whiteriverrambo]

wow, exciting stuff in Illinois!

 

[Southern_Illini_Man]

Awesome! Can't wait for next year!

 

[crfishhunter]

That's awesome guess I will be crossing the river a little bit more next year.

 

[BAI ED]

In addition to adding catfish, you notice the last line in the old legislation has been struck out. This removes the statement that no other fish may be taken by bowfishing language making adding species as simple as an adrule change now. Which is good because we are currently making an effort to add paddlefish!

 

[eshaw]

Lucky stiffs!

 

[carptrek01]

That is great news Ed. We may able to make some shoots this year.

 

[BAI ED]

Great! Be good to see you guys again.