SB1403 mandates the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to review and adjust deer management rules in Region V to address economic damages and.
SB1403 amends the Wildlife Code to require the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to review existing deer management rules and regulations in Region V, focusing on adjusting season lengths and bag limits to mitigate economic damages and public safety issues. The Department must make these adjustments starting with the 2026 regular deer season. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting to the General Assembly on deer management programs, including surplus deer taken, diseased deer found, and the fate of surplus deer.
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