This license agreement and release executed between_______________________________________________, of ____________________________________, who shall be referred to in this agreement as "hunter," and Illinois Dominant Bucks located in Illinois, who shall be referred to in this agreement as "licensor," on this ___________________________ day of________________________________, 20_______.
Licensor hereby grants to the hunter the right to hunt and harvest deer on property managed by Illinois Dominant Bucks located in Illinois ____________________________________, 20____________ (INITIAL)___________
Hunter agrees that he/she will be licensed and permitted to engage in bow, crossbow, shotgun, muzzleloader, spear, or rifle hunting in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Hunter has read, understands, and agrees to fully comply with the laws associated with this license that have been provided to hunter simultaneously with this agreement. (INITIAL)___________
Hunter will be granted a specific and exclusive location in which to hunt pursuant to the license, and agrees to conduct all of his/her activity strictly within the bounds of the area assigned to hunter by licensor.
Hunter agrees not to bring third persons to the premises and understands that any such persons will be treated by licensor, landowner, and their agents as trespassers. (INITIAL)___________
Hunter agrees to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the hunting and harvesting of deer on said premises and agrees that he/she will not engage in any unlawful activity while on said premises pursuant to this license. (INITIAL)___________
Hunter agrees that he/she alone is responsible for the safety of himself/herself and others, and understands that it is his/her responsibility to insure his/her own safety while on the premises and shall inspect and secure all stands adequately, and shall at all times wear a safety belt or harness while positioned on any stand. (INITIAL)___________
If a deer is hit with blood drawn and no recovery, then we will make every effort to retrieve the animal and will use professional tracking dogs if necessary. However, that animal is considered Hunter's harvest. (INITIAL)___________
All hunters will be familiar with his/her weapon and always conscious of their target when shooting. (INITIAL)___________
Hunter acknowledges that participating in hunting is a dangerous activity to him/her and others. Personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue lllinois Dominant Bucks, the landowners, their agents and leasees, employees, personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin (hereinafter "releases") for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or damage therefore, on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the hunter, whether caused by negligence of releasees or otherwise while hunter is on the aforesaid premises or in any manner conducting activity pursuant to this license. Hunter agrees to indemnify the releasees and each of them any loss, liability, damage, or cost releasees may incur due to the presence of hunter in or on the aforesaid premises whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, hunter, or otherwise while on the aforesaid premises pursuant to the license. Hunter expressly agrees that this release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of lIllinois and that if any portion of the agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall; notwithstanding, continue in full legal force or effect. (INITIAL)___________
SIGNATURE_______________________________
NAME PRINTED___________________________
License Agreement and Release Form
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What is this form?
It’s the Illinois Dominant Bucks License Agreement and Release Form.
Who needs to submit it?
Anyone applying for the Illinois Dominant Bucks license must submit this form.
When should I submit the form?
Submit the form along with your license application before the deadline to ensure your application is processed.
Is a signature required?
Yes, the form must be signed to be valid and accepted.
Can I submit electronically?
Electronic submission is accepted if it meets all requirements.
What happens if I don’t submit the form?
Failure to submit the form may result in your license application being denied or delayed.

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