Mach1 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but I just read it on the IDNR site. It appears our governor has done something for the good of hunting. If I read correctly, any unused firearm tags can now be used for the late antlerless only season. Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today signed a new law giving hunters more flexibility in using their seasonal deer hunting permits. Senate Bill 2810, introduced by Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton), allows unused gun deer permits left over from the firearm or muzzleloader-only deer hunting seasons to be rolled over and used during the Late-Winter Firearm Deer Season at no additional charge. “Hunters for the first time ever will be able to use their leftover permits during the Late-Winter Firearm Season – saving them money and giving them additional hunting opportunities,” said Gov. Blagojevich. The Late-Winter Firearm Deer Season is an antlerless-only season designed to help increase the harvest of female deer, thus helping to control the state’s deer population. Previously, the only leftover permits that could be used during the Late-Winter Deer Season were “firearm property-only” permits that allowed Illinois landowners to hunt only on their own property. http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/2006/june/unusedgunpermits.htm Consider me someone in favor of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisArcher Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters yea i like that now if they would jsut git rid of the foid cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters Yea,seen that a couple of weeks ago on the dnr website.I was surprised,but I think it was a good move.It will be nice to have another opportunity to use leftover tags and not have to buy another tag for the late season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters still a bunch of BS all the late season hunt is for is population control. Ive seen some very large bodied buck, that have dropped antlers get hit, as well as seeing does with twin fawns getting hit. Most guys up here in Jo Daviess county dont do it, but there sure are a few that do. Its all window dressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters I agree with you that a few bucks that shed early are shot during the antlerless season.I would be dissapointed if I shot a nice size deer only to find out it's a mature buck that shed already.I've never hunted the late season firearm,but if I have an extra tag unfilled I'll be doing it this year. As for shooting a doe with fawns,if the fawns don't have spots they are old enough to survive on their own and I would probably shoot.That late in the season the fawns should be dependant.I would probably pass on a doe with fawns in October,but after that I don't see no problem with shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILclimber Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters Hey Mach1, yes I have been notified of this issue as well. I enjoy it because I do not have a pistol and sometimes have an unfilled tag in my pocket! I will enjoy hunting the late winter cold of IL for a doe! I will definitely be in the woods in JANUARY!!!! bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters I will be taking full advantage of the situation, if necessary. I personally think it is a good idea. A new job will limit my time in the woods this season, and this will be one more opportunity to fill any unused tags. Besides, the area i hunt could use a little population control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbux Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters Now I don't have to shoot my does in Oct. for meat and hurry to a locker or to debone it in the heat. I think it's great......the jack*** is just tryin' to buy the hunter's votes, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters I am glad they did this. Now I just wish they would move the any weapon season to a earlier date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters That is a good idea if you live/have a permit in one of the counties that has the late firearms season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters I hope to have all my tags filled by then, but if I don't, you can bet , I'll be out there throwing slugs at 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters [ QUOTE ] the jack*** is just tryin' to buy the hunter's votes, though. [/ QUOTE ] He better do a lot more to get my vote. Giving me a job with the DNR would be a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters I doubt I'll take advantage of this. If they make it past gun season and bow season they deserve to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhunter1986 Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: ILLINOIS gun hunters i always fill my shotgun and muzzleloader tags and then get a late season antlerless tag. so it doesnt affest me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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