Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament

After watching a S3DA Tournament a few weeks ago I have all the respect in the world for these young champions.  Due to movies like the Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings and even Marvel characters, the younger generation has become fascinated with archery.  It takes a lot of skill, determination and strength to compete in these competitions.

If you are interested in learning more about this sport or would just like to watch, head out the the state fairgrounds for some great competition and great shooting.  Below you'll read a press release from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding this event.  Capitol Outdoors wishes all the participants a safe and happy shoot.  Good Luck!

More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament March 24 and 25

Top Finishers will Advance to National Tournament

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Illinois State Tournament on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Participation remains strong as 1,120 archers from 38 schools have registered to compete. Participation in the State Tournament has climbed steadily from 400 in 2012 to 1,120 this year.

Movement in House Committee Expected this Week

Movement in House Committee Expected this Week

There will be movement this week in the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee.  Chairman Costello will most likely be calling several bills and some of those will be hunting or fishing related.  Some may be a clarification of law while others may add new devices for deer hunting.  The only question that remains is which bill will be called upon.  Below you'll see a list of bills that may be called in committee on Tuesday.

HB 0427

Bourne, Avery WILDLIFE-CROSSBOW DRAW WEIGHT

HB 0480 

Bourne, Avery WILDLIFE-IN-LAW FARM HUNT 

HB 0770 

Wheeler, Barbara DNR-CONVEY REAL ESTATE 

HB 1771

 Costello II, Jerry CROSSBOW HUNTING-ARCHERY SEAS

HB 1788 

Bryant, Terri WILDLIFE-DUCK BLIND OR PIT 

HB 2410 

Phelps, Brandon W. DEER HUNTING-AIR GUNS 

HB 2685

 Costello II, Jerry WILDLIFE-TRAPPING-GREEN HIDES 

HB 3033 

Butler, Tim DNR-CONSULTATION FEES 

HB 3093 

Bourne, Avery WILDLIFE-HUNTING LICENSE 

HB 3204 

Swanson, Daniel WILDLIFE-DISABLED PERSON-HUNT 

HB 3272 

Jesiel, Sheri COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATION 

HB 3273 

Jesiel, Sheri FISH-LAKE MICHIGAN COMMERC LIC 

HB 3373

 Beiser, Daniel V. 5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE 

HB 3399

 Sosnowski, Joe CROSSBOW HUNTING-COYOTES 

HB 3455

 Spain, Ryan DNR-VOLUNTEERS-TRAIL PROGRAM 

HB 3583

 Halbrook, Brad WILDLIFE-DEER BAIT 

HB 3750

 Stuart, Katie FISH & HUNT LICENSE-POLICE

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck and Stay Safe

                       

WILDLIFE-DEER BAIT-100th GA - HB 3583

WILDLIFE-DEER BAIT-100th GA - HB 3583

Representative Brad Halbrook

Filed: HB 3583 on 2-10-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may place or scatter deer bait otherwise prohibited when not in active deer hunting season. Provides that person who unlawfully baits deer is guilty of a petty offense subject to a mandatory fine of not less than $500 and shall lose hunting privileges in this State for a period of not less than a year.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/10/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook
• 2/10/2017 House First Reading
• 2/10/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 3/1/2017 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck and Stay Safe

                       

DNR-VOLUNTEERS-TRAIL PROGRAM-100th GA - HB 3455

DNR-VOLUNTEERS-TRAIL PROGRAM-100th GA - HB 3455

Representative Ryan Spain

Filed: HB 3455 on 2-10-17

Amends the Department of Natural Resources Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides in the Department of Natural Resource's Adopt-A-Park program that volunteers may assist with vegetation management, providing building and facility repair, or other appropriate services. Creates the Adopt-A-Trail Program. Provides that the Department shall establish and maintain Adopt-A-Trail programs with individual or group volunteers, if requested by an individual or group volunteers, in an effort to reduce and remove litter from trails and to provide other services. Provides that the Department shall retain the ability to approve or deny an individual or group volunteer's request; however, the Department must state the reason for the request denial. Provides that by engaging in volunteer activities under the Act, volunteers fully acknowledge and understand that there shall be neither a (1) promise or expectation of compensation of any type, including benefits, nor (2) creation of an employer-employee relationship. Makes other changes.

Latest Actions: House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000

• Date - Chamber - Action

• 2/10/2017	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
  2/10/2017	House	First Reading
  2/10/2017	House	Referred to Rules Committee
  2/22/2017	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  3/9/2017	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
  3/9/2017	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/14/2017	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 012-000-000
  3/14/2017	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/15/2017	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2017	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  3/15/2017	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace
  3/21/2017	House	House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
  3/21/2017	House	House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/22/2017	House	House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  4/4/2017	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/4/2017	House	House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/4/2017	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/5/2017	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
  4/5/2017	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/5/2017	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
  4/5/2017	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
  4/5/2017	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
  4/5/2017	House	Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
  4/6/2017	Senate	Arrive in Senate
  4/6/2017	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/6/2017	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Chuck Weaver
  4/6/2017	Senate	First Reading
  4/6/2017	Senate	Referred to Assignments
  4/25/2017	Senate	Assigned to State Government
  5/1/2017	Senate	Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
  5/4/2017	Senate	Do Pass State Government; 007-000-000
  5/4/2017	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2017
  5/4/2017	Senate	Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
  5/19/2017	Senate	Second Reading
  5/19/2017	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 22, 2017
  5/25/2017	Senate	Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  5/25/2017	House	Passed Both Houses

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck and Stay Safe