Senate Sponsors: WATSON-MADIGAN,R AND DEMUZIO. House Sponsors: DAVIS,STEVE-REITZ-HOFFMAN-STEPHENS-BOST Short description: DNR-PROMOTE HUNTING-TRAPPING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that the Department shall recognize, preserve, and promote recreational hunting and trapping by providing opportunities to hunt and trap in accordance with the Wildlife Code. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 520 ILCS 5/3.8 from Ch. 61, par. 3.8 Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that if a blind or pit for the taking of migratory waterfowl or wild geese has been established for more than 10 years, and during that time was believed by both the landowner and the Department of Natural Resources to be at least the minimum distance from a wildlife refuge or public right of way, then the blind or pit may remain in place, even though a survey or other evidence indicates that the distance requirements have not been met. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0582 Last action date: 99-08-14 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status