Crossbows are for everyone!

Crossbow Hunting Regulations in Illinois
The regulations and laws in Illinois are a little confusing, so let us try to break it down for you:

1.  For the temporarily disabled and permanently disabled: hunting with a crossbow is legal during the entire archery season. Certification from a licensed physician is required, and you will need to apply for an exemption by contacting the DNR Office of Law Enforcement at 217-782-6431.

2.  For those age 62 and older: hunting with a crossbow during archery season is legal in Illinois, and no special permits are required. You do, however, need to carry a valid ID with a current picture and date of birth at all times while hunting; not having the ID with you will result in a fine, even if you really are 62 or older.

3. For everyone else: as long as you own a crossbow and a valid archery hunting license, you can legally hunt deer in Illinois beginning the first Monday coming right after the second deer firearm season in the state.

At Presleys Outdoors we have a full line of the top crossbow brands from TenPoint, Mission, Parker, Barnett and Horton.  We have an indoor range to test shoot any of the bows and have all the accessories, bolts, cases and targets.    Currently we are offering a great price on the Wicked Ridge series of crossbows by TenPoint are high quality, fast, and super accurate crossbows designed to meet the needs of any crossbow hunter.

The Invader is packed with features normally found on much more expensive crossbows and has the speed to effectively harvest any big game animal in North America. The Power Touch trigger yields a smooth 3-1/2 lb trigger pull and the Dry Fire Inhibitor virtually eliminates the possibility of dry firing your crossbow. The CNC machined riser yields superior strength to traditional molded or cast risers and Wicked Ridge's new Acura-Angle Technology promotes accurate cocking for pinpoint accuracy. Add in the new Acu-52 integrated cocking system and you have one of the easiest to use and deadliest crossbows on the market today. Included in the package with the crossbow is the ACU-52 rope cocking system, 3x Multi-Line crossbow scope, and a 6-arrow quiver, a sling, and three 20" crossbow bolts with field points.

Features

Speed: 305 fps

Power Touch 3-1/2 lb trigger

ACU-52 rope cocking aid

Acura-Angle Technology promotes accurate cocking for pinpoint accuracy

Dry Fire Inhibitor

CNC Machined Riser

3x Mulit-Line Scope

Come in to Presleys Outdoors for the best sales and service for all your archery needs.
Or shop online at www.presleysoutdoors.com

Bow Fishing Season Starts now with the AMS Fishhawk Bow Kit

Fishing season is here!  It's also time to get out a bow fish the rivers and ponds.  As always check out your local game laws on what fish can be harvested with a bow.   On the Illinois river there are plenty of targets jumping out of the water if you think you can hit them.  For a guided trip in the Peoria area check out Point Blank Bowfishing.   The AMS Fish Hawk® is the Best-Selling, Most Versatile, User-Friendly Bowfishing Bow on the Market! The Fish Hawk® line of bowfishingbows, by AMS Bowfishing® have proven themselves on millions of fish!

This AMS Fish Hawk® features a blue Koi Carp Camo pattern. The Bow Kit by includes our AMS Retriever™ Pro Series Reel!  Made in the USA

AMS FISH HAWK® BOW KIT INCLUDES:
1 - B200R/L Fish Hawk® Bow with blue Koi Carp Camo
1 - 610R/L-12 AMS Retriever™ Pro Series Reel with 200# Dacron Line
1 - M152 AMS Tidal Wave® Arrow Rest  (aligned and center shot)
1 - V998 AMS “Between the Banks” DVD
1 - Set Nock Point on String (tuned to arrow rest)

RETREIVER PRO-TIADAL WAVE REST

               

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Where to shoot a turkey with a bow

If you find spring turkey hunting less of a challenge each year, maybe it's time to step up to the next level and try to harvest a gobbler with the stick and string.  For a beginner, archery turkey hunting is best out of a ground blind to conceal the movement required to draw your bow.   Everyone knows with a shotgun the most vital hit for a turkey is a headshot, but with a bow where should you aim?  

A head shot with a bow and arrow is an extremely difficult shot some people do use a specialized broadhead to increase the odds, but your best chance is to aim where wing connects to the body.  Do your best to wait for the turkey to stop broadside. The vitals on a turkey are smaller than a deer and this will present your best opportunity to make a clean harvest.  If the gobbler is facing right at you place the shot at the bottom of the neck.  If he is facing away from you and fanning, thank him for the bullseye and aim right for the rectum then let the shot fly.  A well-placed shot will often flip the bird on its back and make for an easy retrieve. Sometimes no matter where you hit them they will run off and head for cover.  Just like deer hunting, make a good mark on the last known location and give them a little bit of time to expire.  

Hunting turkeys with a bow and arrow is a great way to make your hunts more enjoyable and improve your skills as an archer.  Harvesting a turkey is a great experience no matter how it's accomplished but with a bow and arrow it makes for a true trophy.  Good luck this year and for all your turkey hunting gear come into Presleys Outdoors or shop online at www.presleysoutdoors.com

"Grip It"

Showing different aspects of the shot from top archers in our sport. This footage was gathered at the ASA in AL last week. Watch how long each shot process takes , grip location and pressure as well as bow movement before the shot."

Note several Hamskeas, but mostly blade rests.

Note the similarities in grip...thumb positioning, finger positioning, anchor. SOME of them actually "creep" and then get it back, creep and get it back.  Lots to watch and see if you pay close attention.  LOTS of very close similarities, too!  Not many "renegade" or odd ball quirks; at least not in this video!

NEW 2015 Bows are in stock: Hoyt, Matthews, Elite, Bowtech, Mission

Come in to Presleys Outdoors and see our archery department for the best line up of new bows on the market We carry the leading names like Hoyt, Matthews, Elite Archery, Bowtech and Mission bows.  Be sure to ask our knowledgeable staff  what bow is right for you and try them out on our 30 yard indoor range.

Hoyt is offering new the Carbon Spyder ZT and the Hoyt Nitrum
Check out Aaron unbox and set up his own Hoyt Carbon Spyder

Matthews has brought 2 new bows in 2015 starting with the NEW Z2 and the unique NO CAM.
Check out Aaron as he gives a quick run down on the all new design of the No Cam.

Elite Archery is now offering the Synergy, a design defined by "Shootability." Delivering an unparalleled shooting experience.

Bowtect newest bow is called the Prodigy and it marks the beginning of a new era with the introduction of PowerShift Technology.

Mission by Matthews has the Craze is one of the most adjustable bows on the market.   The Craze’s advanced dual cam system allows you to go from 15 to 70 lbs of draw weight and 19 to 30 inches of draw length, all with the comfort of up to 80% let off.