Illinois SB0256 bans contests aimed at killing fur-bearing mammals for prizes.

Illinois SB0256 amends the Wildlife Code to prohibit organizing, sponsoring, promoting, conducting, or participating in contests, competitions, tournaments, or derbies where the objective is to kill fur-bearing mammals for cash, prizes, or other inducements. Exceptions include field trials permitted by the Department, wildlife damage control activities authorized under a permit, and lawful hunting or trapping activities. Violators face Class A misdemeanor charges and fines. The bill also outlines penalties for other wildlife-related offenses, including fines and potential imprisonment.

Illinois SB0256 bans contests aimed at killing fur-bearing mammals for prizes.

Illinois SB0256 amends the Wildlife Code to prohibit organizing, sponsoring, promoting, conducting, or participating in contests, competitions, tournaments, or derbies where the objective is to kill fur-bearing mammals for cash, prizes, or other inducements. Exceptions include field trials permitted by the Department, wildlife damage control activities authorized under a permit, and lawful hunting or trapping activities. Violators face Class A misdemeanor charges and fines. The bill also outlines penalties for other wildlife-related offenses, including fines and potential imprisonment.