Okay did not read entire thread thru again but heres the harvest numbers for Ill and Indiana.

Illinois

Seasons- Archery Oct1-Jan16 Depending of course on what county or group of counties some are chopped up. Restrictions in counties, and whether there is a firearm season.
Gun 1st Nov 22-24
2nd Dec 5-8

Muzzlelaoader (Rifle Only) Dec 13-15

Handgun Jan 17-19

Total of Harvest 102,336

Indiana Archery Oct 1- Dec 1
Dec 8-Jan 6

Firearm Nov 15-Dec 1

Muzzleloader Dec 8-Dec 23

Total 104.428

Difference 2,092


And ours are easier to understand, and you can hunt anywhere in the state that you wish. You do not hope to get drawn for where you want to hunt. And you did not have to worry about the DNR' s taking the head of that trophy buck that you just got. Ill took one of every six deer heads that were checked in.