HB4291

WILDLIFE CD-UAV TRACKING

Introduced·1/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4291 amends the Wildlife Code to regulate deer hunting, including the use of unmanned aircraft for tracking wounded deer, and establishes.

HB4291 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to regulate deer hunting practices, including the use of unmanned aircraft for tracking wounded deer. It specifies that tracking wounded deer with unmanned aircraft is permissible if certain conditions are met, such as obtaining permission from landowners and not possessing firearms while operating the aircraft. The bill also outlines restrictions on the use of firearms, bows, and arrows during deer hunting, including specific times and conditions for their use.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

Mar 20

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal