RE: ILLINOIS OPENER
I hunted the east side of Medewin 2yrs ago on opening day. It looked like the "tour de france" I think they allow about 50-60 hunters in that side and almost everyone was on a bike. When the sun came up I could see 4 hunters within 80yds. I never went back but they do have some monsters in that place! Good luck!
I'll be at Castle Rock in Ogle county this year.