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Bowkaddy - A Legal Bow
Transportation Option in Illinois
Let me start by reminding everyone to brush up on the
important regulatory changes before embarking on this year's hunting trip(s).
The affairs of Fish and Wildlife fall under the jurisdiction of each respective
state and province. As such, the rules can change modestly or
drastically depending on which border you cross. If you plan to hunt in
the vicinity of a state or provincial boundary, you would be well-advised to
become familiar with the rules on both sides of the fence, so to speak.
Assuming, of course, that you have legal authority to hunt different areas, it's
always better to err on the side of wisdom. Ignorance seldom carries any
credibility with an enforcement officer.
One of the most diverse regulatory aspects, I have
discovered, involves the "appropriate" storage of bows during vehicle transport.
While most states and provinces say very little or nothing in the way of
prescribed bow transport, there are a handful that dictate stringent security
measures. Most of these states require that a bow be cased during
transport - end of story. In Illinois, however, the regulations are open
to a bit more interpretation. As taken from the
2005-2006 Illinois Hunting Information, "it is unlawful to:
It is the last phrase in the quote which provides the grounds
for a legal alternative to casing a bow. Granted, there are a lot of
hunters who swear by the security and peace of mind that a case can deliver.
The "case-cons", though, include dealing with an oversized container - not
exactly favorable in the eyes of some ATV'ers, and making the best of an
impractical storage situation. For example, my PSE Mustang will not fit in
my hard case unless I spend a few minutes removing the 2-piece quiver - not
something I would want to do every time I returned to my truck or quad.
For those who would rather leave their case at home and have
their bow "made inoperable" when traveling afield, consider Bowkaddy as your
regulatory savior. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, upon
reviewing the functionality of Bowkaddy, has concluded that Bowkaddy can be used
for legal bow transportation in the state of Illinois. From the Division
of Wildlife Resources: "...as long as the bow is locked or otherwise
rendered inoperable by the Bowkaddy then the Bowkaddy can be used to legally
transport a bow in Illinois." -Division Chief.
Note - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources does not
endorse this or any other product. The above statement merely confirms
that Bowkaddy meets with the intent and mutual interpretation of the regulation.
Regardless of your needs when it comes to bow storage, bow
protection and bow transportation, Bowkaddy offers a fit-for-purpose solution.
Try one today...your satisfaction is my guarantee. - Arliss McNalley,
Owner, Alaris Concepts
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