I've done several trips to Southern and Northern Missouri (near Iowa) and Illinois. Thanksgiving week is tough but I know of one park in Illinois that is archery only and has a campground. Saw several very nice bucks every year there over the 4 years I hunted it. PM me if you want the details.

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.