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IL HB3754
Bill
Status
2/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charles Meier
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AI Summary
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Legalizes the use of airbows for deer hunting in Illinois by amending the Wildlife Code to add airbows alongside traditional bows and arrows as permitted hunting equipment
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Defines "airbow" as a bow and arrow device that applies 150 pounds of force in the form of compressed air to an arrow over a 25-inch power stroke
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Permits airbow use during all deer hunting seasons where bows are currently allowed, including the archery season (September 1 through January 31), muzzleloader season, and special harvest periods for disease management or surplus deer
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Requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish standards and specifications for airbow use through administrative rules, similar to existing regulations for guns and traditional bows
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Prohibits hunters who have taken their legal limit of deer by bow and arrow or airbow from continuing to participate in deer hunting parties with those devices
Legislative Description
WILDLIFE-AIRBOW DEER HUNTING
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2021