WILDLIFE-GAME BIRDS

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that licensees under a specified provision of the Code shall release not less than 250 of the species authorized to be released each hunting season for Class A game breeding and hunting preserve areas or during the license year for Class B game breeding and hunting preserve areas. Provides that the licensee of any licensed game breeding and hunting preserve area may take, or authorize to be taken, on licensed areas and within the season fixed and designated, 100% of the hand reared Ring-necked pheasants released within that season. Removes the Coturnix from that provision. Provides that licensed areas which dress game birds may affix the tag to the bag in which the dressed game birds are contained or include the tag in the bag containing game birds such tag to be clearly visible from the outside of the bag. Provides that all game birds harvested on licensed areas that will be taken from those licensed areas in feather by persons authorized to take those game birds are to be properly banded on the same day they are taken. Provides that all game birds harvested on licensed areas that will be taken or shipped from those licensed areas as dressed game birds in bags shall have one tag either affixed to the bag or placed in the bag when the game birds are placed in the bag. Repeals a provision authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to designate any operator of a licensed game breeding and hunting preserve area or any of his or its agents or employees as a special representative of the Department with power to enforce the game laws and to prevent trespassing upon such property.