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Raising Gamebirds => Individual State/Country Discussion => Illinois => Topic started by: sgtvalleroy7 on June 24, 2007, 02:28:29 AM

Title: releasing in illinois
Post by: sgtvalleroy7 on June 24, 2007, 02:28:29 AM
Illinois Compiled Statutes(520 ILCS 5/3.23) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.23)

  Holders of wild game or bird breeder's permits may import game mammals, game birds or migratory game birds into the State of Illinois but may release the same only with the permission of the Director.
    Bobwhite quail and male pheasants raised in Illinois from eggs originating in Illinois and reared under the provisions of this Act may be released and harvested by hunting during the open season provided by the regulations under Sections 2.6 and 2.7 of this Act. Hen pheasants raised in Illinois from eggs originating in Illinois and reared under the provisions of this Act may be released but may be harvested only as provided by the regulations under Sections 2.34 and 3.28 of this Act.