Section 880.60  Areas Closed to the Taking of Reptiles and Amphibians

a)           Unless otherwise allowed by statute or administrative rule, the taking of reptiles and amphibians at any time and by any method is prohibited in the following area:  the LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area in Union County.  The closed area shall include the Research Natural Area as designated by the U.S. Forest Service and the right-of-way of Forest Road 345 from the intersection of Forest Road 345 with Forest Road 236 to the intersection of Forest Road 345 with the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks.

b)           Bowfishing for common snapping turtles is not permitted in the following Illinois counties:  Randolph, Perry, Franklin, Hamilton, White, Gallatin, Saline, Williamson, Jackson, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Massac, Pulaski and Alexander.

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 6757, effective May 1, 2013)