SB2488

TURKEY HUNTING

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

SB2488 amends Illinois' Wildlife Code to establish consistent daily time limits for wild turkey hunting and allows unfilled permits to be carried.

SB2488 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to standardize daily time limits for wild turkey hunting, ensuring they begin no later than sunrise and end no earlier than sunset for both youths and adults. It also allows unfilled Wild Turkey Hunting Permits from one season to be carried over to any other wild turkey season in the same year. The bill requires the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules to implement these changes.

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History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

May 6, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

Mar 10, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton