Enjoy upland bird hunting in Illinois at Orvis-endorsed 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 hunting dogs in the country. Our German Shorthair Pointers, English Pointers and French Brittany’s are second to none. 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 bird hunting 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 pheasant hunting, along 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.
Local airport pickup available from Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport (KPPQ). Only 20 minutes from the lodge! JetA and Avgas available at this airport. 4,000 ft. of asphalt.
An Upland Hunting Tradition
Your stay with us is more than an upland hunt. It’s part of a strong hunting tradition that started decades ago. Each year, new traditions and memories are being created by our guests. The most cherished memories are not the game we harvested, but the memories created from time spent with family and friends. That is what hunting at Heartland Lodge is all about, creating legacy memories that you will always cherish.
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Some of our upland hunters prefer just to pheasant hunt. Our pheasant hunts are the best you will find. Even though all of our fields have both pheasants and quail, some areas hold mostly pheasants. Hunting pheasants behind our pointing dogs can be an exciting experience! Pheasant hunting in South Dakota is mostly done with flushing dogs and blockers. In Illinois, we hunt behind pointing dogs along fence rows, food plots, and prairie grasses. We mow flushing strips, so the wild pheasants are forced to flush or hold for the dogs.
Some of our upland hunters prefer just to quail hunt. Our quail hunts are the best you will find. Even though all of our fields have both quail and pheasants, some areas hold mostly quail. Wild quail hunting is a tradition that was established over 30 years ago when Heartland’s owner began hunting wild quail as a young boy. You will enjoy watching coveys of quail flush along fence rows, food plots, and prairie grasses. Hunting quail at Heartland is like stepping back in time and hunting “Uncle Lyle’s” farm as you did as a kid.
Most of our upland hunters prefer to hunt both pheasant and quail. Our combination quail and pheasant hunts are the best you will find. Hunting pheasants and quail together can be an exciting experience. Each time the dog goes on point, you don’t know if a covey of quail is going to flush or a rooster pheasant. Sometimes you have both quail and pheasants flush!
Quail Ridge offers a peaceful, private getaway in the serenity of nature that offers complete seclusion and privacy! This cabin is decorated with its own unique theme- a mix of carefully crafted knotty pine walls, twenty-foot vaulted ceilings, large recreation/ dining room with fireplace, high-quality fixtures and appliances. Relax and enjoy the expansive views overlooking the pristine countryside from the Western facing back patio with comfortable seating for your friends and family. Once the sun sets, enjoy roasting marshmallows and eating smore’s over the bonfire pit in the backyard while reminiscing about the days hunt.
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