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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bill aimed at helping Illinois farmers control deer populations heads to Pritzker's desk
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Legislation aimed at making it easier for residents to obtain a hunting permit — and to help control the deer population — has passed both the Illinois Senate and House, and is headed towards the governor's desk. Under Senate Bill 710, IDNR would implement new rules for the Deer Removal Permit. Landowners would be allowed to let other individuals 'destroy' deer responsible for damage under a permit given to the landowner. Legislature bumps right up against midnight deadline as they pass $55 billion budget And, landowner deer and turkey permits could be given for free to an Illinois resident that owns at least 40 acres of Illinois land and that wishes to hunt on their own land. Tenant deer and turkey permits could be given for free to Illinois residents that are living on at least 40 acres of commercial agricultural land, wishing to hunt on land they live on. The legislation would also allow for permits to automatically be issued, specifically for those who have effectively reduced the deer population, and other certain conditions. You can read more about those conditions here. Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan said this legislation will help farmers and address costly damage from deer. Prosecutors recommend 12.5 years in prison for ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan 'Illinois farmers know all too well the costly damage nuisance deer can cause to crops and farmland,' Duncan said. 'This legislation will provide farmers with effective tools to help manage deer populations and protect farmland across the state. We thank Sen. Patrick Joyce and Rep. Marcus Evans for championing legislation that provides these practical tools, as well as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources [IDNR] for their efforts.' If Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 710 into law, it would be effective Jan. 1, 2026. You can read more about the legislation here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Rep., farmers, hunters discuss how to reduce deer population in Dieterich
DIETERICH, Ill. (WCIA) — A State Representative held a town hall meeting in Dieterich to discuss deer overpopulation, and solutions to solve an issue that farmers said is damaging their crops. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) met with local farmers and hunters. The meeting focused on the high number of deer in downstate Illinois, which are eating and damaging crops. Effingham man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography The event was co-hosted by Jasper County Farm Bureau and the Clark County Farm Bureau. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources updated community members on the deer hunting program and learned more about local ideas to address the issue. 'This deer nuisance isn't just when these animals jump out in front of vehicles along the roads or highways but is also a continual and growing problem for the farmers in our area and around the state,' Rep. Niemerg said. 'There were some good suggestions at the meeting including extending the deer seasons, allowing for more permits to be assigned to our counties, and how data is reported on deer-vehicle accidents that is used to determine the number of permits in an area.' Illinois celebrated for clean energy efforts One option Niemerg gave to reduce the deer population is to apply for the Deer Removal Permit (DRP). The permits are available for 30 days and allow two people to hunt up to 10 deer. A farmer could receive the permit and designate two others to actually shoot the deer. Niemerg is working to inform more people about this option and said to contact his office for help to apply for an emergency permit. 'Thank you to the Farm Bureau and the IDNR for the opportunity to have good conversation with our local farmers,' Niemerg said. 'I am partnering with the farm bureau on legislation and working with local farmers and hunters on a variety of possible solutions to this growing problem. Just today, another farmer stopped by my office to find out what can be done because last year he lost over ten thousand dollars from deer damage to his crops.' You can contact Niemerg's office at 217-813-6036. His website can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
