HB1827 Summary

• Removes bobcat from the definition of "fur-bearing mammals" in the Wildlife Code.

• Repeals all provisions allowing the hunting or trapping of bobcats in Illinois, making it unlawful to hunt or trap bobcats in the state.

• Removes bobcat pelt tagging requirements from federal regulation compliance sections.

• Eliminates references to bobcat from hunting prohibition sections related to using lights and pursuit methods.

• Repeals Section 2.30c of the Wildlife Code entirely.