Governor Rauner Signs Two Youth Hunting Bills
Today Governor Rauner signed HB 3234 and HB 3674 into law. These two bills address youth involvement in hunting here in Illinois.
House Bill 3234 (Costello/Rose) changes the age for a Youth Hunting License. - Any resident youth age 18 and under may apply to the Department for a Youth Hunting License, which extends limited hunting privileges.
- This changes the maximum age from 16 to 18 years of age.
- According to the Illinois Hunting Digest the Youth Hunting License price is $7.00.
Legislators stated that there has been a decline in hunting age for youth ranging from 16 - 18 years old. This bill is supposed to get more youth involved in hunting. What do you think?
House Bill 3674 (Smiddy/Rose) establishes Crossbow Use for Youth.
- Any individual with a youth hunting license may use a crossbow during the first half of the regular deer archery
- Annually Determined by the Director
- The individual must remain under the direct supervision of an adult of 21 years of age who possesses a valid archery deer permit
- Youth must first obtain a "Deer Hunting Permit"
How do you feel about a Youth Crossbow Season? Comment below or send us an email at capitoloutdoors@gmail.com.
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