Henkel's Hook & Arrow

09/12/2026

Who would be interested in attending a hunter's safety class? 🤔

09/07/2026

🎣☀️ GOOD MORNING, FISHERMEN! ☀️🎣
We’re up and ready to get you set up for a day on the water! 🐟
Come by the Bait Shop and grab your live bait, frozen bait, lures, and all the fishing gear you need! We’ve got plenty of options to help you put some fish in the boat. 🎣🔥
Whether you’re after catfish, bass, crappie, or just looking to spend the day fishing, come see what we’ve got!
🪱 LIVE BAIT ❄️ FROZEN BAIT 🎣 SOFT & HARD BAITS 🪝 BANK POLES & MORE
Come by, say hello, and support your local family-owned small business!

Henkel's Hook &Arrow
📍 951 12th street Carlyle illinois.

Www.henkelshookandarrow.net

Hope everyone has a great Monday and catches a big one! 🎣🐟

Henkel’s Hook and Arrow - Need bait or new supplies? Visit our bait shop in Carlyle, Illinois & stock up on the fishing supplies you need before your next trip!

09/07/2026

Hunting regulation books have arrived!

08/19/2026

**ILLINOIS DEER HUNTERS GET MORE R***E OPTIONS — BUT THERE’S A 3-ROUND LIMIT**

Illinois deer hunters will see a significant change to fi***rm regulations beginning **January 1, 2027**.

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed **Senate Bill 2756**, ending the state’s requirement that centerfire ri**es used for deer hunting be limited to single-shot operation.

Under the new law, hunters will be allowed to use qualifying **centerfire ri**es capable of holding up to three rounds total in the magazine and chamber combined**.

That means a hunter could legally have:

• **2 rounds in the magazine + 1 in the chamber**, or
• **3 rounds in the magazine with an empty chamber**

If a r***e is normally capable of holding more than three rounds, it must be fitted with a **one-piece plug that cannot be removed without dismantling the fi***rm**, or otherwise modified so it cannot accept more than three rounds without being dismantled.

The change does **not** open the door to every centerfire cartridge. Illinois’ existing am******on requirements remain in place. Legal centerfire handgun and r***e am******on must meet the state's caliber, cartridge and muzzle-energy requirements, and full-metal-jacket am******on remains prohibited for harvesting deer.

And hunters will want to pay attention to that three-round capacity rule.

Violating the applicable deer-hunting provisions is a **Class B misdemeanor** in Illinois. A conviction can carry **up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,500**, in addition to other possible consequences and court costs.

For Illinois hunters, though, the biggest story is that the state is finally moving beyond the single-shot r***e requirement. Beginning in 2027, hunters will have considerably more flexibility in the ri**es they can take into the deer woods — as long as they stay within the three-round limit and existing am******on restrictions.

**Illinois hunters: Is three rounds a reasonable limit, or should the state simply allow standard-capacity hunting ri**es like many other states? Your thoughts on why three instead of the usual five or no limits at all?**

**Source: Illinois Senate Bill 2756 / Public Act 104-0627**

08/19/2026

For anyone wondering just how good they really are. These bank poles are the real deal. Stop by and pick some up today

08/07/2026

A fresh batch of Ten Point crossbows has arrived! The NEW Turbo X with Vision HD Digital rangefinding scope hits the perfect price point at $1,999. Stop in and check one out today!!

Already crowned "Best Crossbow" and "Most Accurate Crossbow" by Outdoor Life, the Turbo X now takes precision to unprecedented levels with the NEW Vision HD Digital Rangefinding Scope.

✅ Instantly range your target
✅ Get automatic aimpoint compensation
✅ Capture every heart-pounding moment with integrated video recording

American-built accuracy, reliability, and dependability.

08/06/2026

🏹🦌 ARCHERY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER… ARE YOU READY?

That first buck of the season isn’t going to wait while you figure out your sights. 😂 Now is the time to get that bow out, shake off the rust, and start putting arrows downrange!

🎯 Stop by Henkel's Hook & Arrow and take advantage of our 20-yard indoor archery range and 3D shooting system. Rain, heat, or whatever Southern Illinois weather decides to throw at us—you can still get your practice in!

🏹 Dial in your bow
🎯 Work on your consistency
🦌 Build your confidence
💪 Get those reps in BEFORE opening day!

Because when that buck finally steps into range, you want ONE thought going through your head…

“I’ve made this shot 100 times.” 🎯

Come see us at Henkel's Hook & Arrow and get ready for archery season! 🍂🦌

Don't forget we now carry Yellowstone.ai game camera's, Trophy tree stands and 12 point hunting blinds.