hey webe, Big G is right about the drawing and such. i got drawn this past season for a cow/immature bull tag up in the concord, granby area, and had to hunt my tail off to see one, let alone shoot one. if you get drawn, let me know, i can give you some insight on what to do, or not to do. i got lucky with a 682 cow. but the odds are better for you to recieve one i think if you are willing to accept any kind of permit like i did, or to try for a tag in NH. i think their odds are 25 to 1 for an out-of state person. that's my next try for a tag.
Pat
p.s., hey Big G, did you and Brian go to Illinois again this year?