im pretty sure in Illinois, if you are bowhunting, you can take unlimited does by simply buying more permits, but you are limited to only two antlered bucks in all seasons combined...I think thats how it goes, this is my first year bowhunting, and if i get anything i will be pleased....as for gun season, this will be my 9th year i think, and for those permits, you apply earlier in the year by county, and you will either be refunded if you dont get a permit, or you will get full season, or second season only, and you will either get either-sex, or antlerless only....also, occasionally you will get a bonus permit, which will be an extra permit, for antlerless only....correct me if im wrong illinois hunters...