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This bill amends the Wildlife Code to provide a more affordable hunting permit option for nonresident immediate family members of landowners. Specifically, nonresident family members who qualify for special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses will now be able to obtain hunting permits at the regular resident permit fee rate, instead of the standard higher nonresident rate, when hunting on the landowner's property. The bill defines "immediate family member" to include grandparents, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. To obtain these permits, nonresident family members must provide acceptable verification to the Department of Natural Resources. This change aims to make hunting more accessible and affordable for family members who want to hunt on a relative's land, potentially encouraging family hunting traditions and reducing the financial barrier for nonresident family members of landowners.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1880&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104