Amends Illinois Wildlife Code to redefine "wildlife rifle" and establish regulations for deer hunting.

HB1470 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to redefine "wildlife rifle" as a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. It specifies that deer can only be taken with a muzzleloading rifle or bow and arrow during the open season. The Director is authorized to establish a separate harvest period for managing or eradicating disease in the deer herd. It is unlawful to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle while deer hunting.

Amends Illinois Wildlife Code to redefine "wildlife rifle" and establish regulations for deer hunting.

HB1470 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to redefine "wildlife rifle" as a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. It specifies that deer can only be taken with a muzzleloading rifle or bow and arrow during the open season. The Director is authorized to establish a separate harvest period for managing or eradicating disease in the deer herd. It is unlawful to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle while deer hunting.