Greg, I wish there was some solution to this problem. When I first started hunting in IL, 32 years ago, I could hunt for free on land owned by my dad. Not any more!! But as long as they keep selling out of permits, I don't see them listening to any talk of lowering prices. We are part of the problem because we keep shelling out the cash. But if we didn't there would be someone else who would.

You are right about another thing too. Hunting is fast becoming a rich man sport. From the equipment to the permits to owning land. You are either going to have tons of money or good connections to hunt quality animals in the future.