Heres ya go more info from the DNR site. I would call the number right away to see if he can get a tag.........
REMAINING 2009 Non-Resident Archery Deer Combination Permits (one either-sex and one antlerless only) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at
8 a.m., CDT on Tuesday, August 11th. Hunters may purchase remaining permits over the counter from a licensed vendor or through the DNR Direct On-line License system on the IDNR web site at
http://dnr.state.il.us or by calling toll-free 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). Note: All Non-residents hunters who applied for combination archery permits during the June 2009 application period will receive their permits in the mail by mid August.