**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 time to experience the phenomenal
Join us this September at Heartland Lodge for an unforgettable youth hunting and fishing experience, a one-of-a-kind adventure that your children, grandchildren and yourself will remember and cherish for many years to come! This unique experience combines the thrill of pheasant and quail hunting, large mouth bass fishing, Polaris UTV riding (1,200 acres/ 60+ miles
In this State-to-State pheasant hunting comparison, we take an in-depth look at the different hunting style, habitat features and pros/cons for pheasant hunting in South Dakota vs Illinois. South Dakota Pheasant Hunting South Dakota is well known for its pheasant hunting and for good reason. Thousands of acres of flat fields filled with pheasants makes
An In-Depth Look at Shot Sizes, Loads & Chokes for Pheasant & Quail Hunting A good deal of my experience comes from 55+ years of hunting quail and pheasants, mostly in Illinois, but more recently in other states and involving other species. Reloading experience comes from shooting skeet since 1985 and loading many 100’s of
Start your next family holiday tradition this season at Heartland Lodge! This year we are offering our “Family Holiday Upland/ Waterfowl Combo Hunt Package”! There’s no better way to experience a Midwestern Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s than at the lodge! Bring home delicious upland game and waterfowl to your next family holiday get-together. I
Sometimes the last time we headed out across the prairie behind the dogs in the early morning sunlight in search for coveyed-up quail or cock pheasant on the edge of the field has been just too long ago. Maybe it was last weekend, last month, or even many seasons ago. No matter the time frame,
You hear the phrase “Premier Pheasant Hunting Outfitter”, but really what does that mean? More importantly, what makes a Lodge a Premier Pheasant Hunting Outfitter? Premier Pheasant Hunting Outfitter- What It Takes The first thing has to be pheasants. Sounds so simple, but it is a little more complex than it would seem at first
February 21st, 2025- SPRING BREAK PROMOTION! “Reserve a spring pheasant or snow goose/ pheasant combo hunt now and receive FREE Private Room Upgrade (up to $600 OFF!)* FREE Double Premium Pheasant Hunt Package Upgrade (Book a Traditional Hunt, Receive the Double Premium Package! Up to $900 OFF!)** $500 Gift Card towards a fall 2025 hunt or 2026
Enjoy some fast action wingshooting on a snow goose/ upland combo hunt! There are NO LIMITS, NO PLUGS, massive decoy spreads, comfortable blinds, hot breakfast and professional guides. You will enjoy hunting over thousands of decoys in the Mississippi Flyway. Numbers are looking great for this upcoming snow goose season! The best time to hunt
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 experience timeless upland hunting traditions
