The problem Kev is that the basic principles of supply and demand are in effect here. Illinois can charge what it charges and not loose a single hunter because of it at this time. I don't know what the MAX they can charge is but as long as they are selling out their NR permits the local business owners really aren't being hurt all that bad, at least not the gas stations and places like that. Now, if outfitters become more the norm than they already are than you will see all the money funnelled through them but the amount of taxes in the area will remain roughly the same.

I am sure there is a point that they can hit, say $1000 a tag or something crazy like that, that would make it impossible to sell out all of their out of state permits but until they hit that point the state will see no loss of income.

As far as Illinois is concerend the proposal for $25 tags for NR's to shoot does during archery season is probably going to pass. That is downright affordable but I doubt many NR's will take advantage of it since not many would want to make the trip to "just" harvest a doe.