Section 760.10  Issuance of Permits

a)         Persons age 62 and older may hunt with the use of a crossbow in accordance with this Part without first obtaining a crossbow permit.

b)         The Department of Natural Resources (Department) may, after investigation, issue a permit to hunt with a crossbow or from a standing vehicle to any qualified person as provided in Sections 760.20 and 760.30.

c)         An applicant for a crossbow or standing vehicle permit shall submit an application on a form prepared and furnished by the Department, which shall include a written statement or report prepared and signed by a licensed physician, no more than 3 months preceding receipt of the application by the Department, verifying that the applicant is physically disabled as defined in Section 760.20(a) or 760.30(a) of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 3294, effective February 25, 2008)