RE: ML Seasons, state to state
Illinois:
First Firearm season Nov. 16th, 17th, and 18th.
Second Firearm Season Nov. 29th, 30th, Dec 1st, and 2nd.
Muzzleloader season Dec. 7th, 8th, and 9th.
Late firearm Season Jan 18th, 19th, and 20th.
You can also use muzzleloader tag during the 2nd Firearm season. Leftover firearm and muzzleloader tags can be used in the late season. Muzzleloader tags have to be used with a muzzleloader in that season.
Basically any ML rifle .45 or greater shooting any Hollowpoint or soft nosed bullet (no FMJ) 44 cal or bigger. Scopes, Smokeless, pellets, primers are ok.