Bill > HB3741

This bill amends the Wildlife Code to modify deer hunting regulations by introducing a new requirement for hunters who obtain a permit or set of permits to harvest 2 or more deer. Specifically, if a hunter harvests any deer, they must ensure that at least one of those deer is an antlerless deer (a female deer without antlers). If a hunter knowingly harvests deer but fails to include an antlerless deer, they will be in violation of the law. The bill makes a minor technical change to a provision about tracking wounded deer, adjusting the language around the 50-foot lead used to control tracking dogs. The amendment aims to potentially manage deer population by encouraging the harvest of female deer, which can have a more significant impact on herd size than harvesting male deer. This change applies to deer hunting permits issued by the Department and is part of the state's wildlife management strategy.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3741&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104