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 free passes, licenses, stamps and permits,  eligible military members and veterans 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)         Eligible military members must apply within two years after their return from abroad or release from mobilization, provide verification of dates of service abroad or verification of dates of mobilization (see Section 2510.20) and provide a photo identification card.

3)         Veterans can apply at any time and must provide a form DD-214 and a photo identification card.

c)         The Armed Forces Special Pass (camping), issued to eligible military members, 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.  If eligible, a new Combined Sportsman's License, stamp and deer permit may be obtained by following the procedures under subsection (b).  Eligible military members can show an unexpired Armed Forces Special Pass to obtain a new license, stamp or permit.

e)         After the initial issuance of one-half price licenses under subsection (b), eligible veterans may obtain one-half price licenses in subsequent years through the Department website or over-the-counter from any of the Department's direct license agents.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 3902, effective February 24, 2012)