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This bill amends the Wildlife Code to allow for extended waterfowl hunting hours by permitting the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules that would enable waterfowl hunting for an additional 30 minutes after sunset on at least one day per week during waterfowl hunting seasons, to the extent permitted by federal law. Specifically, the bill modifies existing hunting regulations to potentially expand shooting times for waterfowl, which traditionally have been restricted to periods between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset. The legislation requires the Department to adopt or amend these rules within one year of the bill's effective date, providing flexibility for hunters while ensuring compliance with federal hunting regulations. By making these changes, the bill aims to offer hunters more opportunities to pursue waterfowl and potentially improve hunting experiences by extending legal hunting times slightly beyond the current sunset restrictions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1409&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104