ORIGINAL: uncle matt
This isn't equipment but it is surely the most important. Practice, practice, practice. Try a few different brands, types & sizes of slugs to find what works best for you & your gun.
Where are you in N. IL? I am in Will county, but go to S.IL for shotgun seasons. I bowhunt up here & some down south, too.
Don't drag your feet on applying for permits, it is already into the second lottery untim August 12th, then it's only random daily drawings for left over permits/counties September 15th thru November 7th.
Unc
I am in the Mchenry area. At least with the permits I am good since I am getting one for my own land. I am getting the paper work together this weekend and getting it mailed out monday.
Yea I have to get my barrell sighted in and ready to go.
I have heard to try from 25 yards and just keep on moving back to 100 yards. I think that is the most I am ever going to get for a shot if that. I am in a wooded area. I am thinking of setting up two stands that face more at the wetlands for a farther shot but in the woods I think I am going to be lucky with a 50 yard shot that will be clean.