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 Department of Natural Resources headquarters:

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

One Natural Resources Way

Springfield, Illinois

2)          Apply within two years after their return from abroad or release from mobilization.  Members released or who returned anytime in 2003 must apply before December 31, 2005.

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.