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 Harpole's
Heartland Lodge is known as the premier Whitetail
deer hunting outfitter in the country. Heartland's reputation
preceedes itself as one of the finest ever opened to the
public. Harpole's is located in the middle of incredible
Illinois' Whitetail deer hunting country. Located between
the Mississippi and Illinois River drainages, Heartland
provides habitat that is perfect for large bucks. The four
key ingredients to having a quality deer herd are all found
at Harpole's. You must have genetics, food, habitat, and
a good age structure to produce monster bucks and to have
quality deer hunting. The genetics here in Illinois are
the best in the country. The food and habitat could not
be any better. Having a strict management program in place
to insure growth, Heartland has it all when looking for
incredible bucks.
Harpole's owns and leases over 7,500 acres of the best hunting
ground in this area. The land is scouted year round, thus
Heartland is not just a seasonal operation. We are working
for you not only in the fall, but all year to assure you
the best hunt possible. Our goal is to have 100% satisfaction for each hunter.
This is why we have hunters who book for life with us each
year. You won't be disappointed at this Illinois hunting
lodge.
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| Illinois Bow Hunting Packages |
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 Six
night, five-day package - Arrive the night before
between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt five full days and depart
after breakfast on your sixth day. These are hunts that
we specialize in. If you are an archery hunter, you will
feel at home at Heartland. Illinois bow hunting trips are
a hunt of a lifetime!
Four night, three-day packages - Available
in October, December and January. (Whitetail deer hunting
in January is a local favorite.)
Seven night, six day archery-muzzleloader combo
package - Arrive
on Monday between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt three full days
of archery and then hunt three full days of muzzleloader.
This hunt usually falls on the second week and weekend
of December.
Ask about our internet special for January hunts.
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| Gun Hunting Packages (Shot gun or muzzleloader) |
 Four
night, three day November package - Arrive on Thursday
between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt three full days and depart
on Monday after breakfast. This hunt usually falls the weekend
before Thanksgiving.
Five night, four day December package - Arrive on Wednesday
between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt four full days and depart
on Monday after breakfast. This hunt usually falls the
weekend after Thanksgiving.
Four night, three day muzzleloader package - Arrive on
Thursday between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt three full days
and depart on Monday after breakfast. This hunt usually
falls on the second weekend of December.
Seven night, six day archery-muzzleloader combo
package - Arrive
on Monday between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt three full days
of archery and then hunt three full days of muzzleloader.
This hunt usually falls on the second week and weekend
of December.
Four night, three day handguns (doe only) package - Arrive
on Thursday between 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Hunt three full days
and depart on Monday after breakfast. This hunt is in January.
- For all gun tags you need to contact the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Please call 217-782-7305
to have the application sent to you, or visit them online
at http://dnr.state.il.us.
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| Size of Groups |
| We limit our whitetail hunters to 16 per week. Additional
upland and waterfowl hunters may be staying at the lodge
during your hunt. |
| Largest Deer Harvested |
Largest bucks last year: 186"-182"-172"
A total of 27 Pope & Young Bucks were taken!! |
| Shed Hunting (Look for sheds that
you may be deer hunting in the fall) |
 Enjoy hunting for some of the largest whitetail sheds in
North America. All you have to do is book a room at the lodge
and you have access to our properties on the days you are
staying. We recommend coming in March.
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| Rooms- Relax and enjoy this wonderful
Illinois hunting lodge |
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 All
bookings are double occupancy, unless other arrangements
are made. Private rooms can be arranged if available. All
rooms in the main lodge 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.
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.
- Private rooms are available upon request.
- $100 for a regular room (Oct-Dec)
- $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)
- Non-hunting guests are welcome. The rate is $100 for
each night.
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| Where are we? |
| Heartland Lodge is in Pike County, Illinois, (Illinois deer
hunting capital) 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 email us
at info@heartlandlodge.com. |
| How to secure a spot every year |
| You may reserve a spot each year by signing a year-to-year
contract. Please ask about this if you are interested. |
| Deposit Policy |
| A payment of 50% of your total hunt is due when making
your reservations. |
| Cancellation Policy |
| If you cancel before April 1st of year arriving at Harpole’s
Heartland Lodge, your deposit will be refunded less 10% of
total hunt. No refunds are given after April 1st. |
| 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 Connie Hubbard
at 800-201-0707. You can get directions for driving to the
lodge by clicking here. |
| Important Information |
 All whitetail are free roaming. - All hunts are fully guided. Guides take you to and from
the stand. Guides do not sit in the stand.
- We hunt on approximately 7,500 acres located in Pike
and Calhoun Counties.
- The average opportunity rate is approximately 60%.
- We only harvest deer scoring 130 Pope & Young.
- We encourage the harvesting of does.
- Cross bows can be used by attaining a special permit
from the IDNR.
- Slugs are used with shotguns. Buckshot is not allowed.
- All guns must be plugged and can only hold 3 shells
at a time.
- All guns and bows must be in cases while in the vehicle.
- Expandable broadheads are not allowed. Fixed blades
only.
- When a deer is wounded, a mandatory 48-hour search is
required, before hunting is resumed.
- Gun hunters must wear a solid orange cap and vest.
- Average tree stand height-15’-18’. Higher
and lower stands are available. Ground blinds are also
available. Please call ahead to let us know any special
requirements.
- We use API tree stands.
- We use tree steps and stacking sticks.
- Some ladder stands are available upon request.
- Guides will field dress your deer.
- Processing - A local processor can process your deer
or you can process your deer yourself at the lodge.
- Caping-There is a fee paid directly to a local processor.
- Smoking Policy-No smoking in lodge, tree stands, or in
guides’ vehicles.
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| What to Bring |
- Your bow or gun
- Gore-Tex or rain gear
 Knee high rubber boots recommended- Orange hat and vest (Gun only)
- Bow or gun case
- Rattling antlers (Optional)
- Grunt tube (Optional)
- Pull up rope
- Safety belts are required
- Binoculars (Optional)
- Flashlight (Optional)
- Hand warmers (Optional)
- Camera (Optional)
- Cooler (Optional)
- Slippers or heavy socks (Shoes are removed in mud
room)
- Range finder (Optional)
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| 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! |
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