Legislation related to hunting, firearms and ammunition and wildlife management are moving in four states. Sportsmen should call their legislators
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Quick Links
- Hunting Regulations: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/default.aspx
- Fishing Regulations: https://www.ifishillinois.org/
- Trapping Regulations: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/Trapping.aspx
- Shooting Ranges: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/recreation/WSRC/Pages/default.aspx
- State Wildlife Commission: https://dnr.illinois.gov/nrab.html
NEWS ARCHIVE
ALERT! Illinois Bill Would Overturn Bobcat Season
Government Affairs ArchiveTake Action: Senate Bill 2143 is currently moving to the Senate floor where it can be voted on any day now. Call your state senator today
Read MoreAction Alert! Illinois Senator Proposes Taxing Gun Owners
Government Affairs ArchiveA Chicago-area senator, known for his opposition to firearms and hunting, has proposed comprehensive legislation that would impact hunters,
Read MoreIllinois Gov. Signs Bobcat Hunting Bill into Law
Government Affairs ArchiveIllinois sportsmen will be able to hunt bobcats for the first time in 43 years thanks to Gov. Bruce Rauner. Gov. Rauner signed a bill into law July
Read MoreIllinois Sportsmen Urge Gov. to Sign Bobcat Hunting Bill
HuntingIllinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has an important decision to make – one that will determine whether scientific management of wildlife and the efforts of
Read MoreAlert: Illinois Sportsmen’s Calls Needed Today to Support Bobcat Management
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation that authorizes the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to allow hunting of bobcats is in danger of stalling in the Senate this week.
Read MoreSportsmen’s Act Stalls in U.S. Senate
AlabamaJust days after the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to proceed to debate on the bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 (S. 2363), the measure hit a
Read MoreCritical Federal Hunting and Fishing Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
AlabamaThe U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to pass H.R. 3590, a bi-partisan package of pro-sportsmen legislation. The measure, which passed by
Read MoreSenate Bill Addresses Top Sportsmen’s Priorities
AlabamaA new package of pro-sportsmen’s bills was introduced in the U.S. Senate today that addresses the top concerns of American hunters, anglers and
Read MoreHouse Panel Approves Landmark Protections for Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaLegislation ensuring sportsmen’s access to federal lands cleared its first hurdle this week as the House Natural Resources Committee voted 28-15 in
Read MoreCongressional Committee to Vote on Protecting Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaOn Wednesday, June 12th, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to take the first step towards protecting hunting on millions of acres of federal
Read MoreSportsmen Calls Needed to Protect Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaU.S. Senators who support S. 170, legislation that would protect hunting, fishing and recreational shooting on millions of acres of federal public
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