After a long history of being a shotgun only deer hunting state, Illinois is the most recent state to join the movement by allowing straight walled/single shot rifles to be used in the pursuit of whitetail deer. While the ammunition industry has advanced shotgun slug technology significantly in the last thirty years, the slug’s abilities
Crossbow Deer Hunting in Illinois Crossbow whitetail hunting in Illinois is legal throughout the entire archery season regardless of age or physical ability. What affect will this have on the deer population and hunting in the state? We’ll touch on that in a moment but for now let’s look at the pros and cons of
Win a 5-night, 4-day November whitetail hunt for two hunters! A $6,000+ value! To register all you have to do is enter your e-mail on the Whitetail Hunt Giveaway (Click link to enter email & giveaway) option, and that’s it!!! Heartland Lodge owns and leases thousands of acres of some of the best whitetail hunting
** 2026 October opening weekend waterfowl hunt or (Duck/ Upland Combo Hunt)! Few Spots Remaining!! Call to reserve your spots today 217-734-2526 ** The anticipation of opening day of Illinois’ duck season has our guides, staff and hunters anxiously counting down the days! We have had a long-standing tradition of waterfowl hunting at the lodge, almost
Still have to play Santa and need a good idea for the hunter in your family? A gift certificate for a whitetail 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 fo
Heartland Lodge offers the best all-inclusive pheasant hunting vacation packages available throughout the Midwest. We offer guided pheasant hunts that includes everything a hunter needs to make a great upland hunting trip. Our pheasant hunting vacation packages include all the meals, 5-star lodging, guides, dogs and transportation to and from the field. Coming to Heartland
Experience the ultimate day outdoors with this upland/ fishing combo package! Enjoy our Orvis and Shooting Sportsman Endorsed upland hunting where you will hunt behind the finest bird dogs and guides in the country! After a gourmet lunch, you can rent one of our Polaris UTV’s and fish any of our four fishing ponds! *This
Blaze Orange Hat/Vest You must have a solid blaze orange hat. Camouflage orange is NOT Legal. There can be a small logo on the front of the hat. We have solid orange hats available in our pro shop. We also recommend a blaze orange vest along with blaze orange shirts and jackets for maximum
Thank you for booking your upland hunt with us! I’m sure you are excited to hunt pheasant and quail at the lodge. I want your hunt to be everything you expect! I have learned from outfitting for over a quarter century, that expectations can vary greatly from one hunter to another. The information I am
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
