"A new deer hunting law makes immediate changes to in-state and out-of0state residency requirements and adjusts fees and permit numbers for non-residents. The bill amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to say "domicilliary intent" is necessary to establish residency in the state. Evidence of this intent could include where a person votes, pays personal income tax or obtains a driver's license."

Here's the lowdown on the proposed new NR fees here in IL. Thanks to Nathan Baird of the Chicago Tribune. This is from the "Woods and waters" section of Sunday's Sports section.

"The bill also caps non-resident deer hunting permit fees at $300 in 2005, $350 in 2006 and $400 in 2007. For non-resident archery hunters, the fees will not exceed $325 in 2005, $375 in 2006 and $425 in 2007."

"The Department of Natural Resources also will allow atleast 20,000 non-resident either sex archery deer hunting permits, up from 15,000."

I hope this answers some of the questions folks have been asking.

I guess Illinois is a great place to live if you hunt deer like I do, (frequently & with a passion.) resident permits are $15.

Uncle Matt (in IL)