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 …
Share a field with America’s favorite upland TV host, Scott Linden … only at Heartland Lodge this Fall! Limited Spots Available! Hunt, laugh, learn at this exclusive residency event at Orvis & Shooting Sportsman-endorsed Heartland Lodge near Nebo, Illinois. Gain unique insights in the field and after the hunt… become …
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
Over a decade agao, we hosted our first ever Girls’ Getaway Weekend – complete with a wine tasting, gourmet meals, outdoor recreation, and indoor relaxation! The event was a smash hit with ladies from all over the Midwest joining in the fun! Whether you are l
At Heartland Lodge, we pride ourselves on delivering a luxurious and tranquil wingshooting experience that transcends the ordinary. Our Golden Feather Experience Package embodies this commitment, showcasing the pinnacle of upland hunting in America. This exclusive, one-of-a-kind package has been meticulously curated for discerning guests who desire not only to …
**Receive $500 OFF per upland hunter (must book two or more hunters) when you book two or more full day upland hunts Friday, September 19th through October 5th! Our schedule is filling in quickly, give us a call at 217-734-2526 to reserve your hunt! September/ early October is an incredible …
This past weekend I made my last trip into the turkey woods for the season. My cousin came up to Iowa to hunt with me and we had a great time together as usual. To top it off, he got to take a real nice gobbler back home to Illinois. The hunt did not st
October 20th, 2024: Approximately thirty years ago, Gary Harpole II had a vision to create an outdoor enthusiast resort to improve our community. “I wanted to help return Pike and Calhoun counties back to the way my parents and grandparents described it.” “Going to town” in the local thriving small …
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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.
