Yep I sure messed up when I moved from IL back in 1996. I could of bought it for $300 or $400 and then I wouldnt have
to pay these crazy non res fee's if I were to hunt deer in IL again. I believe they since change this back in 2006 and you
can no longer do this.
You are correct. Though I don't remember the exact date it started anybody now buying a lifetime Illinois license and moves to another state still has to pay non-resident fees. Wish I had bought one for my son a few years ago now that he lives in Indiana.