Illinois - Ralph Loos

	Title	Issue
	Bill to expand legal use for shotgun slugs in Illinois awaits Quinn's signature Legislation that will make it legal for hunters to use shotgun slugs to take coyotes and other game other than deer has passed through the House.	May 2013
	Bass fishing finals rescheduled for May 31-June 1 The fifth year of the IHSA-sanctioned bass fishing state championships at Carlyle Lake had been cancelled due to high waters. The finals have been rescheduled for May 31-June 1.	May 2013
	DNR law enforcement seizes alligator in Bloomington house A live alligator was found in a Bloomington home last week after CPOs were alerted to its presence.	April 2013
	Public deer meetings set for June at five locations In late February, DNR Director Marc Miller proposed holding public meetings around the state to allow hunters to voice their opinions on the state of the state's deer herd. Miller made good on that promise on Monday by releasing a schedule for the meetings.	April 2013
	DNR recognized by DU for investments in waterfowl habitat DNR is one of four states honored by Ducks Unlimited after total contributions by the Illinois agency reached $10 million.	April 2013
	Bill focuses on 'wasted' deer meat; would narrow state laws How hunters utilize or dispose of the meat from deer and other game animals is at center of a bill currently making its way through the Illinois legislature.	March 2013
	Lawmakers reject liability insurance for concealed carry The House today rejected a measure that would require $1 million in liability insurance for people carrying concealed weapons.	March 2013
	Hunters charged with deer poaching in Illinois enter guilty pleas Seven hunters charged in 2011 for poaching Illinois deer have entered guilty pleas, DNR announced today.	March 2013
	Spring turkey permit update Spring turkey hunters have a few days to register for random daily drawings for spring permits.	March 2013
	Hunting access, opportunities expanded with Pike County land buy Illinois buys 410 acres in deer-rich Pike County that will be offered for public hunting	February 2013