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Upland Bird Hunting
 Enjoy
upland bird hunting at Heartland Lodge. We have the best
wild quail hunting and pheasant hunting in Illinois!
Hunt for native bobwhite quail and pheasant behind some
of the
best German Shorthair Pointers and English Pointers in
the country. An abundance of native prairie grasses mixed
with fields of milo present the ideal habitat for upland
bird hunting. No need for you to work the dogs, carry
the birds, and dress the game on our guided hunts. At Heartland
Lodge, you’ll have the assistance of our friendly
guides. This Orvis endorsed wing shooting operation is
one of the finest in the country and the only Illinois
hunting lodge endorsed by Orvis.
Wing shooting at Heartland is a favorite among hunters
visiting the lodge. This area has a long tradition of
wild quail hunting and working with quality bird dogs.
You will enjoy three hearty home cooked meals every day.
After the hunt, relax next to the large stone fireplace
in our Great Room, or enjoy a game of pool. The relaxation
of the lodge is something
you will look forward to after a full day of hunting.
 Specialty
hunts can also be arranged. If you are looking for Chukars,
Red Leg Partridge, or Hungarian Partridge we have some
of the hardest flying birds you can find. These sporty
birds challenge even the most accomplished wing shooters.
Heartland Lodge was recently featured in the Double
Gun Journal. Click here to read the article! (You will need
Acrobat Reader. Download it here.) |
| Hunting Conditions |
 Our
guided hunts are made up of 2-4 hunters. We hunt in native
prairie grasses, milo, and cornfields. Most of our hunting
is done walking. Breaks are taken during the hunt to water
dogs and give the hunters a rest. Please let us know the
pace you enjoy hunting. We have fast and slow working dogs.
Our guided hunts are designed to accommodate your style.
Pheasant Hunting Tips
Increase your chances of flushing a rooster with a few simple
pheasant hunting tips.
- Try hunting in early morning or late afternoon, when pheasants are feeding.
- You will find a better shot on the edges of a grain field, than deep in the midst of it.
- In mid-day, when the birds have taken deeper cover, walk slowly back and forth to flush them, so that your partner - a blocker stationed at the end of the field - can get a shot.
- Wear hunter orange at all times, especially when working with a blocker.
- A properly trained pointing or flushing dog help increase hunter success.
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| Traditional Hunts (Limits on Pheasant
hunting, Woodcock & Wild Quail Hunting) |
| Pheasant hunting is limited to 4 cock pheasant. You may
harvest up to 8 on wild quail hunts. Woodcock can be taken
during open season dates only. |
| Premium Hunts (Liberated Hunts) |
| No limit liberated hunts are available upon request. In
addition to quail and pheasant we offer fast fling Red Leg
partridge and Hungarian partridge. (Double Premium Hunts
Now Available) |
| Hunting Packages |
| Four-night, three-day hunting package -
Arrive the day before your hunt, between 3p.m.-5p.m. Hunt
for three days and depart after breakfast on the fifth day.
Three-night two-day hunting package -
Arrive the day before your hunt, between 3p.m.-5p.m. Hunt
for two days and depart after breakfast on the fourth day.
Daily hunting packages can be arranged.
Please tell us if you have a preference on quail hunting,
pheasant hunting or both.
The customer surveys for last year's season for our Upland
operation had a 98.00% customer approval rating. This was
based on hunting, accommodations, meals, and services.
An independent CPA firm recorded all of the surveys.
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| Size of Groups |
| We limit our upland hunters to 12 per day. Larger groups
can be arranged on a private basis. There may be additional
whitetail hunters also staying at the lodge. |
| Special Hunts |
| Stuart Williams Hunt - Hunt with the famous
writer Stuart Williams. Stuart is an international traveler.
He has hunted at some of the best hunting lodges in the world.
You will enjoy listening to him talk about his many adventures.
Call or e-mail for dates and details.
St. Louis Cardinal Hunt - Hunt with Cardinal
ball players. This celebrity hunt is a fundraiser for Christian
Family Days, a division of Cardinal Care. One, two and three
day hunts available. Call or e-mail for dates and details.
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| Bringing your own dog |
 You
may bring your own dog. The fee is $25 each night if
staying in our kennel. Our kennels are outside and are 5’x10’.
Our guides will not run their dogs with client dogs. We
are not responsible for quality of your hunt when using your
own dog. Make sure your dog is in shape and is accustomed
to hunting our conditions.
Self-guided hunts are available from January 1st thru April
10th. Take $75 off a full day hunt or $50 off a half day
hunt.
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| Sporting Clays |
It is recommended that all hunters shoot a practice round
the day before hunting. Please try to arrive around 3:00p.m.
the day before your hunt to shoot sporting clays. It is recommended
that you schedule sporting clays in advance if you would
like to shoot during your stay.
Click here for more information on our Sporting Clays course. |
| Memberships |
| We have memberships for individuals, families, and businesses.
Send us an e-mail or give us a call for more information. |
| Gun Rental |
| We have guns available for rent. Please call in advance
if you would like to rent a gun. |
| Shells |
| We have shells available for sale at the lodge for 28, 20
and 12 gauges. |
| Rooms |
 All
bookings are double occupancy, unless other arrangements are
made. Private rooms can be arranged if available. All rooms
have private baths. As part of the care and maintenance inside
our lodge, we ask that you bring slippers or wear socks. Boots
and shoes are removed in the mud room.
- Private rooms are available upon request.
- $ 75 for a regular room (Jan-September) each night
- $ 100 for a regular room (Oct-Dec) each night
- $125 for the Angler room (Queen Bed) each night
- $150 for the Whitetail suite (King Bed & Jacuzzi)
each night
- $200 for the Luxury suite (King Bed, Jacuzzi, &
Fireplace) each night
- Non-hunting guests are welcome. The rate is $75 ($100
in the fall) for each night.
Enjoy one of our new luxury suites during your stay. For
only $100 per hunter (per night - based on double occupancy)
you can stay in one of these incredible rooms. Each spacious
room has two king size beds, Jacuzzi, fireplace, gun holders,
private decks and entrance.
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| Where
are we? |
| Heartland Lodge is in Pike County, Illinois, northeast
of St. Louis, Missouri and southwest of Springfield, Illinois. Click
here for directions and a map. |
| Reservations |
| Please call our office at 1-800-717-4868 or you can e-mail
us at info@heartlandlodge.com. |
| Deposit Policy |
| A payment of 50% of your total hunt is due
when making your reservations. |
| Cancellation Policy |
| If you are booking a fall hunt, (September-December) all
balances must be paid by September 1st. Winter hunts (January-March)
must be paid in full 60 days before the scheduled hunt. A
process fee of 10% of your total booking will be charged
when canceling. After September 1st (Fall hunts) and less
than 60 days (Winter hunts) your entire deposit will be lost.
If someone in our original booking does not show,
you will be charged the full amount, for original amount
booked. These
policies will help us provide you better service. |
| Transportation |
| Airport transportation is provided by Hubbs
Transportation.
St. Louis, Lambert airport, is the closest major airport.
For private planes, Quincy and Pittsfield airports are the
closest. For more information you can contact Hubbs
Transportation
at 800-201-0707. You can get directions for driving to the
lodge by clicking here. |
| Open
All Year |
| Come to Heartland for a get-away. This will
give you the opportunity to check out the Lodge prior to
booking a hunting trip. We are open all year. Click
here for the activities available! |
| What to Bring |
Use the following list as an upland hunting checklist when packing for your stay at Heartland Lodge.
- Your Gun
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Orange Hat and Vest (Hats are sold at lodge along
with Orvis vests)
- Gun Case
- Shooting glasses
- Comfortable boots
- Camera (Optional)
- Cooler (Optional)
- Slippers or heavy socks (Shoes are removed
in mud room)
- Comfortable Shirt and Pants
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