everywhere I've been here in IL.....range officials only want you picking up your own brass....nothing else....

A guy was shooting 45-70 and letting it fall to the ground....range official asked for it.....for himself.

I think if a guy next to me had some he didn't want and I did, I'd take his, but not sure about 2yr old brass on the ground....haha.

I collect my own and am currently content with that.