Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Tony McCombie (R)
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0703
Jul 31, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to issue deer, turkey, and combination hunting permits at no charge to qualifying resident landowners and tenants. It caps how many permits an individual may hold per season and lets the Department of Natural Resources set overall permit limits and any fees by rule. Hunters must carry their permits at all times while hunting.
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