RE: Question for IL deer hunters from a dumb Missourian
The tag situation is up in the air right now. According to proposals made last week by the DNR, you will need to apply for one of 7500 NR tags available in the general lottery. (That is bow hunting)
This may be thrown out if some current legislation or a lawsuit passes. The bill and suit ask that the NR cap be removed. If that is the case, the tags will be available to all that apply.
If you are thinking shotgun, you get in a draw in August. You should have a good chance at being drawn.
Good luck!