Q: What is the difference between a traditional hunt and a premium hunt?
A: The premium hunt is a mixture of liberated birds and wild birds. This is for the bird hunter who likes to keep active during his hunt.

Q: What type of habitat will we be hunting?
A: Our upland hunting grounds are made up of different types of native praire grasses. We have areas that are good for early season and others that are good for late season.

Q: What are your season dates?
A: Our upland hunting season runs from September 1st-April 15th.

Q: Do you have wild birds?
A: Yes. We have a good population of wild quail and a fair population of wild pheasants.

Q: What species of birds are available?
A: On our traditional upland hunts, quail and pheasants are available. In the fall, our Premium package includes Chukars and Red leg partridge.

Q: What size shot do you recommend for your hunts?
A: We recommend using 7 ½ shot. You never know if a pheasant or a quail may get up.

Q: Is ammunition available at the lodge?
A: Yes. We carry shells in both 12 gage and 20 gage. If other gages are needed, please call us in advance.

Q: Can we book an entire lodge for our group?
A: Yes an entire lodge can be privately booked.

Q: How many hunters can you take at one time?
A: We can accommodate hunting groups from 1-4 shooters.

Q: Do you hunt with pointing dogs or flushing dogs?
A: Most of our guides use pointing dogs. Some guides may run a flushing dog with their pointers. English Pointers, English Setters, and German Shorthairs are the most popular breeds used.

Q: Can I hunt with my own dogs?
A: Yes. We enjoy having guests bring their own dogs. We have kennels available for a small fee ($25 per night). Many of our guides are also dog trainers and can give you training tips when you are in the field. Dogs can also be rotated between guides dogs and your own dogs. Most of the time, the guide will not run their dogs at the same time you are running your dogs.

Q: Are gun rentals available?
A: Yes. We charge $50 per day for gun rental. Please call us in advance if you would like to rent one of our guns.

Q: Are taxidermy services available?
A: Yes. We have a referral system in place with a world-class taxidermist.

Q: Can we check out your place during the non-hunting months?
A: Yes. Many of our hunters take advantage of our Bed and Breakfast season to check out what we have to offer. We recommend for you to visit in July or August if that fits into your schedule. Many large bucks are out in the fields during this time of year.

Q: What is your opportunity rate?
A: 60%-65%. Some weeks can be 100%, others can be 10%. Weather is a major factor.

Q: What is your success rate?
A: 20-25% on 130 class Pope Young. Some weeks we have had 100% other weeks we have had 0%. Weather is major factor.

Q: Are the deer free roaming?
A: Yes. No high fences.

Q: Can we harvest does?
A: Yes. We encourage the harvesting of does. This helps us have a healthy deer heard. If you do not want the meat we donate it to local families.

Q: What is your 140 class area?
A: This area is for hunters who are willing to pass on 130 class Whitetails. This is very popular with our repeat hunters who have harvested a 130 class with us already.

Q: Can I use expandable broadheads?
A: Yes.

Q: What is your average treestand height?
A: The average height is 15-18 feet. We can lower them or raise them to meet the hunter's needs.

Q: Do you have ground blinds?
A: Yes. We have many hunters who enjoy hunting out of a ground blind.

Q: How do I get my archery permit?
A: You will have to call in and purchase your permit over the telephone. The call in usually starts around the middle of July. For a five day hunt, your total costs for license and tags will be around $260.

Q: How do I get my gun permit?
A: Your deer permit can be purchased online. Go to the IDNR's web site to obtain your tag.

Q: Can we check out your place during the nonhunting months?
A: Yes. Many of our hunters take advantage of our Bed and Breakfast season to check out what we have to offer. We recommend for you to visit in July or August if that fits into your schedule. Many large bucks are out in the fields during this time of year.