Currently, all my hunting in Illinois is on public land. I am fortunate in that the closest property has a strict quota on the number of hunters, and good buck quality, so I hope that spot does not change. As to these others, I have to say I've not seen more pressure than usual. However, my friends have told me they observed more pressure in their usual areas, from lease displaced resident hunters. I believe them. Still, public land is a constantly evolving puzzle I enjoy solving. I enjoy looking for sign and finding the spots others walk past. I think there will always be such places. If it ever does get too bad, I would be willing tolease private somewhere. Hopefully I'll have some coin to burn by that time.