- a) It is unlawful to hunt raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, red fox, coyote, bobcat and woodchuck (groundhog) in counties open for deer hunting during the firearm deer hunting season as specified in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 650.10, except coyotes may be taken by persons in possession of a valid unfilled firearms deer permit during hours and seasons specified in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 650.10 using hunting devices authorized by 17 Ill. Adm. Code 650.30. Violation is a Class B misdemeanor (see 520 ILCS 5/2.30).
- b) Hound running areas licensed pursuant to Section 3.26 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/3.26] are exempt from this Part.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 14729, effective October 30, 2025)