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.
- 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.