The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to be cautious when using technology during the hunting season. The use of drones for hunting or recovering wildlife is illegal in Illinois, as it goes against the principles of fair chase and hunting ethics. Conservation Police officers will be monitoring for drone use during the fall and winter hunting seasons, and violators could face enforcement action.
Artificial intelligence is also being used to provide information about hunting regulations, but the IDNR warns that this technology can often provide incorrect or conflicting answers. Hunters are advised to rely on primary sources like the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, IDNR’s Hunt Illinois website, and the state wildlife code for accurate information.
While e-bikes have become popular for accessing remote hunting sites, they are prohibited on IDNR-owned lands except on public access roads or designated bike trails. Hunters should check with individual state park websites or park offices for more information on bike trail accessibility. Recently, a hunter at the Peabody-River King State Fish and Wildlife Area was cited for various offenses, including using an expired e-bike permit and transporting an uncased bow.
Hunters are reminded to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations regarding the use of technology in hunting to ensure a safe and legal hunting experience.
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