Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 33, August 16, 2024
Section 730.10 - Statewide Regulationsa) Dove regulations are in accordance with Federal Regulations, unless the regulations in this rule are more restrictive. ( 50 CFR 20.103, 1990 )b) Season dates, daily limits and possession limits for mourning doves and white-winged doves are in accordance with federal regulations. White-winged doves (Genus Streptopelia) shall be included in the daily limits and possession limits established for mourning doves. There is no daily bag limit or possession limit on collared and ringed turtle doves. If hunters reach their daily bag limit of mourning/white-winged doves, they may not remain in the field for the purpose of taking more Eurasian-collared doves or ringed turtle doves.c) Hunting hours: Sunrise to sunset.d) Violation is a Class B misdemeanor (see 520 ILCS 5/2.18 ), except that hunting prior to 1/2 hour before sunrise or after 1/2 hour after sunset is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum $500 fine and a maximum $5,000 fine in addition to other statutory penalties (see 520 ILCS 5/2.33(y) ).Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 730.10
Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 13234, effective July 26, 2011