Do you have fond memories of hunting birds when you were younger, or you would like to try bird hunting but don’t have a bird dog? What to do? Have you ever thought of going on a guided bird hunt? The Guided Bird Hunt Experience Too often people think that …
January 28th, 2025- Illinois Shed Hunting Update: We’re at the very beginning of shed season here in West Central Illinois. We have had a cold and snow covered January here in Pike and Calhoun counties. With a warm spell the next few days, it should help to melt the remaining …
“What I remember most about my father and how he was able to become a master trainer, was his incredible dedication to the dogs and his uncanny ability to seemingly know each dog’s thoughts.”- Rich Shear
Knowing what your dog is thinking, knowing how it
Ask any bowhunter about their favorite treestand location and they’ll probably have a name for it; “A” stand, honey hole, assassin, death valley, etc. There’s a special stand location in every whitetail hunter’s head that they think about year-around. Waiting for that special week or even day that they can …
My past dog training experiences have proved that most dog problems are manmade. Gun shyness is one of them. In fact I have seen and heard of several such instances on how to break a dog of gun shyness. But I have been tough the best way to introduce gunf
Well here it is the start of the official fall season. Our thoughts are turning to getting out in the field and enjoying the beautiful weather and the chance to harvest a monster buck or to get involved with some water fowl or upland bird hunting. In m
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 below and that’s it!!! WHITETAIL HUNT GIVEAWAY SIGN UP FORM! * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Heartland Lodge owns and leases …
No larger than a loaf of bread, both children and adults alike are captured under the spell of bringing a new puppy home. While many enjoy the playful antics of puppies such as, tug-of-war, jumping, and running away from you with a toy, many owners are
Bowhunting Illinois Outfitters – Pike County, IL Heartland Lodge is a specialized bowhunting outfitter located in Pike County, Illinois. We take bowhunting very seriously at the lodge. All of our guides are accomplished bowhunters and know how to put you in a position to have a great bowhunting experience. Bowhunting …
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 …
