Section 2510.40  Application

a)          Military members are eligible for free sport fishing, hunting and camping for one year for each year served and for one year for each portion of a year served.

b)         To receive a camping pass, sportsman's license, habitat stamp and/or deer permit, eligible military members shall:

1)         Appear in person at the following Department of Natural Resources offices:

One Natural Resources Way

Springfield, Illinois

2317 E. Lincolnway

Sterling, Illinois

15676 State Highway 54

Clinton, Illinois

11731 State Highway 37

Benton, Illinois

4521 Alton Commerce Parkway

Alton, Illinois

2)         Apply within two years after their return from abroad or release from mobilization. 

3)         Provide verification of dates of service abroad or verification of dates of mobilization (see Section 2510.20).

4)         Provide a photo identification card.

c)         The Armed Forces Special Pass (camping) shall become effective on the date of application and shall expire on the same month and day in the year the entitlement expires.

d)         The Combined Sportsman's License will expire March 31 of each year.  A new Combined Sportsman's License, stamp and deer permit may be obtained by following the procedures under subsection (b) or by showing an unexpired Armed Forces Special Pass.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 10779, effective June 23, 2011)