Pheasant, partridge, quail, and rabbit hunting regs amendedDecember 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 632The Department of Natural Resources (the "DNR") recently adopted amendments to the regulations hunting of cock pheasant, Hungarian partridge, bobwhite quail, and rabbits.
New rules for hound running areasJune 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 292The Department of Natural Resources (the “Department”) recently added new regulations governing hound-running areas. 17 Ill. Adm. Code 970.
Licensed persons may take possession of fur-bearing mammals killed by traffic accidents. PA 097-0628May 2012Illinois Law Update, Page 240The Wildlife Code has been amended to allow persons holding all appropriate licenses, stamps, or permits to take possession of fur-bearing mammals in certain situations where trapping or hunting of such fur-bearing mammals would otherwise have been prohibited. (520 ILCS 5/2.30.)
Changes in hunting and trapping regulations for 21 animalsNovember 2011Illinois Law Update, Page 556The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently amended the Wildlife Code for hunting of raccoons, opossums, striped skunks, red foxes, gray foxes, coyotes, woodchucks, ducks, geese, coots, doves, crows, woodcocks, snipes, rails, and teals as authorized by various sections of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.13, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.23, 2.26, 2.30, 2.33, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.27, 3.28, and 3.29].
Gimme shelterBy Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2011Lawpulse, Page 118A look at the legal issues public and private animal shelters face.
Asian carp reduction pilot program established. PA 096-0452May 2010Illinois Law Update, Page 236The Department of Natural Resources has been charged with running a year-long pilot program focused on harvesting Silver Carp and Bighead Carp, two invasive species in the Illinois River, in order to facilitate an increase in population of native fish.
New adoption regulations for cats and dogs. PA 096-0314January 2010Illinois Law Update, Page 16Animal shelters and animal control facilities now have the responsibility to sterilize and microchip all cats and dogs before they are ad.
Measure of damages to pet may include the cost of veterinary care and treatmentMarch 2009Illinois Law Update, Page 122On December 31, 2008, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Logan County awarding damages to the plaintiffs for tortious damage to their dog and modifying the damage award to equal the total costs of veterinary care required.
New rules allowing animals in hospitals for therapy programsNovember 2008Illinois Law Update, Page 554The Department of Public Health made two amendments and added a new section to Part 250, which governs hospital licensing requirements. 77 Ill Adm Code 250.
A veterinary standard of careBy Helen W. GunnarssonJuly 2008Lawpulse, Page 334The court makes explicit that veterinarians are "skilled" practitioners of a "profession or trade" and thus owe a duty of care.
Correspondence from Our ReadersOctober 2007Column, Page 506Animal law and the ISBA; dogs and damages; KSR and patenting legal techniques
Horse meat no longer for human consumption. PA 095-0002October 2007Illinois Law Update, Page 516The Illinois General Assembly has amended or added to numerous Acts which deal with the slaughter of animals and the use of horse meat for human consumption.
Animal Law Comes into Its OwnBy Helen W. GunnarssonAugust 2007Article, Page 412As Americans place more value on pets, the importance of animal law is growing. Here's an Illinois-focused look at this emerging area.
Posthumous pet protection provisionsBy Helen W. GunnarssonAugust 2004Lawpulse, Page 390A new statute validates trusts for the benefit of pets, but what provisions should pet trusts include? Here are suggestions.
Trusts for Domestic Animals are Valid; P.A. 93-0668June 2004Illinois Law Update, Page 292Effective January 1, 2005, the Illinois Trust and Trustees Act will acknowledge the validity of a trust for the care of one or more designated domestic or pet animals.
Rules adopted to prevent spread of chronic wasting diseaseMarch 2003Illinois Law Update, Page 116On December 27, 2002, the Department of Natural Resources (department) adopted amendments adding new sections to its rules regulating wildlife conservation measures and practices and the spreading of disease. 17 Ill Adm Code 635.
