So Im not sure were to post this but I would like some help if anybody can help me out. I have an uncle who had a bow made by Jim Hoaker in illinois. I was wondering if anybody out there has heard of this bowyer and if so what do they think.

The name sounds familiar, I'm sure someone has some info for ya...

Try this:
 http://www.inglazeimagery.com/pottery.HTML  

Look at the picture page and you will see Jim. He is a real artist. I think it is the same Jim Hoaker. You could contact him through his daughter. Tell her Bill Wright sent you.

Bill

Jim lives in Charleston,IL. He is an outstanding carver and a retired government engraver.The correct spelling for his name is Hoker.

Thanks guys so much, Im originally from that area in illinois and my uncle got a bow made by jim a few years back and was wanting to see if he still was making bows.