Bill > HB2662

This bill amends the Wildlife Code to modify the rules for non-resident deer hunting permits in Illinois. Specifically, the bill restricts the Department of Natural Resources to issuing only antlerless-only permits (permits that allow hunting only female deer without antlers) to first-year applicants for non-resident deer hunting permits. This means that new non-resident hunters will initially be limited to hunting female deer during their first year, potentially as a way to manage deer populations and provide a more controlled hunting experience for newcomers. The bill makes a minor technical change to the existing law by adjusting the language around permit issuance, and it does not significantly alter the overall structure of deer hunting regulations in the state. The change appears to be part of the Department's broader wildlife management strategy, potentially aimed at introducing new non-resident hunters to deer hunting in a more controlled manner.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2662&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104