This is TODAYS update straight fomr the IBS!!! [:-] [:@]

The full senate passed bill SB1726 (unanimously 55-0) in its original form. That wording said "no limits on resident or non-resident archery deer hunting permits).

Goodbye two buck limit.

Goodbye NR one-buck limit.

Goodbye IL deer herd.

Goodbye DNR control of deer management programs... the legislature will take care of that now (along with the ILFB).

There were amendments filed on this bill, but none were acted upon, and the original bill got approved. One amendment would have placed the 2005 NR cap at 20,000... then every year afterwards it would be adjusted upwards to match the demand from the previous year.

We now have two bills that have passed one legislative section, and is awaiting final approval from the other.

Rep. Reitz says that he has enough house support to approve SB1726 that removes ALL limits.

FYI... Brunsvold told Reitz and Seiben that the bowhunters approved raising the fees and the cap to 20,000... that's why HB1074 flew through so fast...


Quality deer hunting here has just been killed in the name of the almighty dollar!!! [&:]