Bill > SB0256

This bill amends the Wildlife Code to prohibit wildlife killing contests involving fur-bearing mammals. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal for individuals to organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest or competition where the primary objective is killing fur-bearing mammals in exchange for cash, prizes, or other incentives. The bill provides three key exceptions to this prohibition: (1) field trials permitted by the Department, (2) wildlife damage control activities authorized by a Department permit that do not occur during a contest, and (3) lawful hunting or trapping activities that do not take place during a contest. Violations of this new provision will be considered a Class A misdemeanor, with offenders subject to a fine ranging from $500 to $5,000. The bill aims to discourage competitive wildlife killing by establishing clear legal restrictions and meaningful penalties, while still allowing for necessary wildlife management and control activities through regulated channels.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=256&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104