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 …
A New Era Begins! Heartland Lodge is excited to announce our Re-Grand Opening, marking a new chapter filled with major upgrades, expanded opportunities, and an even better outdoor and hospitality experience for all our guests. Whether you’re a return guest or first-time visitor, we’ve transformed the Heartland experience to offer …
Prime hunt spots are filling up fast! E-mail Zach@HeartlandLodge.com or call 217-734-2526 to reserve your 2026 whitetail hunt today! We are celebrating our 31st year anniversary in 2026 and we would enjoy having you celebrate with us on a whitetail hunt of a lifetime. If you are looking for a …
There’s something magical about bowhunting October in Pike County, Illinois. The leaves are a brilliant array of different colors, overall deer movement is generally very good, and mature buck daytime movement is increasing. At the lodge, after several months of trail camera scouting, food plot preparation, and fine tuning our …
Hunting the peak of the rut in Pike County, Illinois is at the top of most die-hard bowhunters wish-list! With a high deer density, good buck to doe ratio and sheer number of trophy whitetails throughout the region, you never know what size of buck could be following a doe! …
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 does have a unique …
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 …
Take advantage of our 30th anniversary hunting promotions for 2025! Your all-inclusive hunt package includes all the meals, lodging, game cleaning and guiding. With a variety of on-site activities and short-day trips for non-hunters as well! Our hunting heritage at the lodge goes back for generations, we extend our invitation …
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 locations.. Strut Zones Roosting Areas Food Sources Fence Crossings & Natural Funnels Trail Camera …
December 26th, 2024- Upland/ Snow Goose Hunt Update- “If you are interested in bringing a group of friends & family or coming as a *solo hunter for the upcoming 2025 Illinois spring snow goose season, now is the time to reserve your guided snow goose hunt! Enjoy our no-limit, massive …
