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This bill amends the Wildlife Code to modify how hunting permits are issued to landowners and tenants in Illinois. The bill introduces several new definitions, including "bona fide landowner" (an individual whose name appears on land title), "tenant" (someone renting at least 40 acres for commercial agricultural purposes), and "bona fide current income beneficiary" (an individual entitled to income from a trust owning Illinois land). The legislation provides free deer, turkey, and combination hunting permits to Illinois residents who own at least 40 acres of land and wish to hunt only on their own property, including individual landowners, trust beneficiaries, and equity shareholders or members of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. Tenant permits are also available without charge for those renting at least 40 acres of commercial agricultural land. The Department of Natural Resources will set the total number of permits that can be issued by administrative rule, and permit holders must carry their permit and documentation proving their land status while hunting. The bill aims to provide more flexible hunting access for landowners and agricultural land tenants while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2422&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104