Illinois is shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun (no semi, straightwalled, etc), archery only for deer.

My 8 year year old son got his first deer last year. About 80 yards, through the heart with savage 220 20 gauge with leupold firedot scope. Proud of his shot. Even prouder of judgement he used in ensuring had clean shot and no others behind it that might get hit (were several in soybean field).