Actually nonresidents are not allowed in the 1st gun lottery, and all residents are granted two archery buck tags so I cannot complain. I'll be hunting some great public lands no matter what. It's just I like having gun tags somewhere, so I don't have to sit home on those days.

The only thing I wish Illinois would change about their gun draw is they should allow multiple choices like for turkey, and look at all your choices before going to the next applicant. This way a resident could almost assuredly draw a lesser quality property on a 2nd or 3rd choice rather than be forced into the 2nd lottery. I'd be happy with any gun tag in my pocket than none.