Joyce Measure Allowing Three-Year Hunting, Fishing and Trapping License Signed into Law
Joyce Measure Allowing Three-Year Hunting, Fishing and Trapping License Signed into Law (Kankakee, IL) — State Senator Patrick Joyce championed a new law that creates an easier process to obtain a hunting, fishing, trapping and sportsmen license.
“For those who hunt, fish or trap, the process of renewing your license every year can be a burden and time-consuming,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “It makes sense to allow a three-year license option for these activities.”
The new law allows Illinois residents to obtain a three-year fishing, hunting, sportsmen’s combination or trapping license at three times the cost of an annual one. Previously, people were required to renew their license for these activities every year.
“The convenience of this new law is one thing, but it’s also improving our state’s conservation,” said Joyce. “I am glad to be a part of this commonsense change that will make the process easier for hunters and fishers across our state.”
House Bill 3677 was signed Friday and takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Bill Synopsis
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 5-year fishing license is $62.50. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year sportsmen’s combination license that shall entitle the holder to the same non-commercial fishing privileges as residents holding a license and to the same hunting privileges as residents holding a license to hunt all species under the Wildlife Code. Provides that the 5-year sportsmen’s combination license fee shall be $112.50. Provides that a sportsmen’s combination license shall not be issued to any individual who would be ineligible for either the fishing or hunting license separately. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen’s combination license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen’s combination license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year hunting license to hunt all species for $52. Provides that for residents age 65 or older and resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year hunting license.
Joyce Measure Allowing Three-Year Hunting, Fishing and Trapping License Signed into Law
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