Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 590.10 - Statewide Regulations
a)
Pursuant to Section 2.18 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS
5/2.18], it shall be unlawful to take,
possess, transport, or use migratory waterfowl except during such period of
time and in such manner and numbers as may be provided in the Federal Migratory
Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 703-711), the Migratory Bird Hunting
Stamp Act (16 USC 1718 et seq.), and annual Rules and
Regulations for Migratory Bird Hunting (50 CFR 20 (August 31, 2006) and 21
(September 22, 2006) (collectively referred to in this Part as federal
regulations) (no incorporation in this Part includes later amendments or
editions), or contrary to any State regulations made in the Wildlife Code.
Violation is a Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18).
b) The legal possession of a concealed
firearm by a validly licensed concealed carry licensee is allowed statewide,
subject to Section 2.33 of the Wildlife Code on illegal devices and State
refuges, the prohibitions set forth in Section 65 of the Firearm Concealed
Carry Act [430 ILCS 66] and any applicable federal regulations. Violation is a
Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS 5/2.33),
except that violation of Section 2.33(g), (i), (o), (p), (y) and (cc) are Class
A misdemeanors with a minimum $500 fine and a maximum $5,000 fine in addition
to other statutory penalties.
c)
Duck, goose and coot regulations are in accordance with Federal Regulations (50
CFR 20) unless the regulations in this Part are more restrictive. Violation is
a Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18).
d) It shall be unlawful while attempting to
take migratory waterfowl or coots to have in possession any shotgun shells not
approved as non-toxic by federal regulations. Violation is a petty offense (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18 -1).
e) It shall be unlawful to possess any
shotgun shell loaded with a shot size larger than number T steel or number BBB
of any other non-toxic shot when attempting to take waterfowl. Violation is a
Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18).
f) Hunting Canada Geese after the season is
closed is a Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18). Possession of freshly killed wild geese
during the closed season is a Class A misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.33(cc)).
g) Closed Areas
Closed areas, including waterfowl refuges and rest areas, may be designated at certain sites in accordance with 17 Ill. Adm. Code 510. Boundaries of these closed areas will be posted. Violation is a petty offense (see 520 ILCS 5/2.20).
h) Commercial Migratory Waterfowl Hunting
regulations are specified in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 640.
i) No person during the open season shall
take or attempt to take wild geese prior to 1/2 hour before sunrise nor after
sunset. During special light goose seasons as indicated in subsection (n),
statewide hunting hours shall be 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after
sunset daily. Hunting prior to 1/2 hour before sunrise during the open season
is a Class A misdemeanor (see 520 ILCS 2.33(y)). Hunting after 1/2 hour after
sunset is a Class A misdemeanor (see 520 ILCS 2.33(y)). Hunting after closing
hours is a Class B misdemeanor (see
520 ILCS
5/2.18).
j) Registration in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) is required for those
persons who are required to have a hunting license before taking or attempting
to take ducks, geese or coots. Instructions for registering are provided with
issuance of hunting license. Violation is a petty offense (see
520 ILCS
5/3.1(f)).
k) If 50 CFR 20 or 21 allows light goose
seasons to be liberalized, snow geese, blue geese and Ross' geese may be taken
in accordance with federal regulations regarding hunting hours, method of
taking and bag limits through April 30.
l) Nothing in this Part shall be construed to
criminalize the legal possession of a concealed firearm, as set forth in
Section 590.10(b), by a validly licensed concealed carry licensee (see 430 ILCS
66).
Notes
Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 14761, effective August 27, 2008
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