You’ve found the perfect working/vacation destination location! Heartland Lodge has all the ingredients for the perfect workcation! Our luxurious lodges and private cabins sit amongst some of the most beautiful, pristine wilderness in the entire country! Pair the natural beauty with all the activities and amenities (sporting clays, Polaris UTV …
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we will be hosting a special Mother’s Day ATV/ UTV riding event! Enjoy ATV Riding, Polaris UTV Rentals, 10-Station Sporting Clays Course, Hiking, Bonfires, Fishing and much more! After a fun filled day on the trails, relax in one of our Private Luxury Cabins with jetted …
Heartland’s Sporting Clay & 5-Stand Event – August 8th, 2026 Get ready for an exciting competition at the Heartland Lodge Sporting Clay Event, held August 8th, 2026 at the beautiful Heartland Lodge. This friendly, non-sanctioned shoot is open to all skill levels—from seasoned shooters to those looking for a fun …
Win a FREE 3-night, 2-day Snow Goose/ Upland Combo Hunt for TWO hunters! A $4,760 value! To register, all you have to do is enter your name and e-mail and that’s it!!! You’ll enjoy 5-Star Lodging and home-cooked meals, two mornings in the snow goose pit and two afternoons in …
By Chris Larsen
I’ve had the pleasure of fishing with a handful of championship caliber tournament anglers. What does that have to do with pheasant hunting? One thing I’ve noticed about these fisherman compared to the average angler is attention to
Still have to play Santa and need a good idea? A gift certificate for a hunt at Heartland Lodge is a perfect Christmas gift for that special someone on your list! This unique gift will be one that they will never forget and will sure to be used.
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Heartland Lodge was selected the #1 most romantic destination in Illinois! We will be offering our February Valentine’s romantic packages again for the entire month of February 2025! Take advantage of one of the following romance packages! February Romance Packages February is one of the most romantic times of the …
The best pheasant hunting lodges take great steps to blur the line between shooting pheasants and giving the upland hunter the best wingshooting experience, they could expect anywhere. When the discriminating wingshooter follows their dog into the lush upland field carrying their vintage side by side, they know the difference …
By Chris Larsen
Pheasant hunting is a great way to get introduced to bird hunting. You don’t need a lot of equipment and although the finer points may take years to learn, it doesn’t take much to grasp a basic understanding of how to hunt pheasants.
So, here it is December 23 and the world didn’t end after all. I guess the Mayans had it wrong… Luckily, I didn’t put off anything as important as bill paying, Christmas shopping, or blog writing. I did, however, put off making any plans for New Year’s
