As sickening as it may be, Bill did it by the book.
This is from page 8 of the 2008 Hunting and Trapping Regs...
[align=left]PERMISSION FROM LANDOWNER[/align][align=left]Hunters and trappers must obtain permission[/align][align=left]from the landowner or tenant before[/align][align=left]entering his land regardless of[/align][align=left]whether or not the land is fenced or posted.[/align][align=left]It is unlawful to trap or hunt, or intentionally[/align][align=left]or wantonly allow a dog to hunt, within or[/align][align=left]upon the land of another, or upon waters[/align][align=left]flowing over or standing on the land of[/align][align=left]another, without first obtaining permission[/align][align=left]from the owner or tenant.[/align][align=left]Public hunting areas managed by the[/align][align=left]Department of Natural Resources have restricted[/align][align=left]access. Refer to site-specific regulations[/align][align=left]for further details (pages 29-39).[/align][align=left]NOTE: Railroad rights-of-way are private[/align][align=left]property and you need permission from[/align][align=left]the owner before hunting or trapping.[/align][align=left]Illinois law does not grant the right of[/align][align=left]trespass for the purpose of retrieving[/align][align=left]wounded or crippled wildlife or hunting[/align][align=left]dogs. You must secure permission from[/align][align=left]the landowner or tenant before entering[/align][align=left]any property. Remember, your conduct[/align][align=left]while hunting and trapping can influence[/align][align=left]the landowner’s decision to let you or[/align]other sportsmen hunt or trap in the future.