July 2nd, 2020
September is an incredible time to experience the phenomenal wingshooting opportunities that Harpole’s Heartland Lodge has to offer. The first signs of fall tout its arrival as the gently rolling farmland around the lodge turns into a mosaic of beautiful yellows, oranges and reds. Our guides and dogs have conditioned and trained all summer for
SPECIAL: Book before July 31st for one of our promotional hunts below, and receive an additional 5% off the already discounted rate! Also receive 1 hour FREE Polaris Side by Side rental during your visit (September Only) and a FREE private regular room upgrade ($125/night value) We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary this hunting
It’s that time of the year again when the days in the field turn to memories of last year’s hunts. But it is also the most important time of the year, time to start preparing for a good breeding season and making the changes in habitat to better service your bird population. Be sure to
Hunting turkeys during the late season brings on a whole new set of challenges. Pressured birds, insects, and foliage can make hunting turkeys in the late season tough. If you can get passed the swarms of mosquitoes and buffalo gnats, hunting the end of the season has its advantages. Use the Foliage to Your Advantage
Whether you’ve been hunting the same farm for multiple years or it’s your first go around on the property, now is a great time to fine tune multiple ambush set ups for the upcoming turkey season. The goal is to have several pre-determined set up locations where you have a good vantage point for yourself
An upland/ turkey combo hunt is the perfect way to spend a spring day at Heartland Lodge! In the mornings enjoy hunting wild Eastern turkeys in the beautiful rolling hardwoods of Southern Pike and Northern Calhoun Counties where an abundance of turkeys can be hunted. After a hearty, home-cooked lunch prepared by our chef, head
Trail cameras are a great aid for scouting your next turkey hunt. Here’s a few ideas for fine tuning your trail camera set up for turkeys. Camera placement for turkeys should focus on a few different places.. Strut Zones Roosting Areas Food Sources Fence Crossings Trail Camera Placement for Turkeys #1- Strut Zone Strut
The deep south offers many great foods, but I was turned on to Buffalo Fried Quail many years ago at a dinner after a field trial in Lumpkin, GA. The trial was run on a long pine plantation that looked like it had been transplanted from a famous panting. When the trial was over, and
Now is the time to reserve your 2020 whitetail hunt. Most all of our peak dates sell out so don’t wait to reserve your whitetail hunt! We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2020 and we would enjoy having you celebrate with us on a hunt of a lifetime. If you are looking for
Now is the time to reserve your 2020 whitetail hunt. Most all of our peak dates sell out so don’t wait to reserve your Pike County, Illinois whitetail hunt! We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2020 and we would enjoy having you celebrate with us on a hunt of a lifetime. If you
