RE: Central Illinois Hunters
From what my friends tell me they go there a couple times a year. They told me its not too bad as far as pressure. The deeper you go the better. I would try to find out what the harvest number/number of hunters there. that would be a good start. Look for river bottoms with farm ground close, also- the harder to get in the better. Ive never hunted there but I do hit other areas just for a change of pace--or to let my stands sit for a weekend.
JMO