General Hunting Blog

Prepare Now For Turkey Season

Whether you have been turkey hunting the same farm for multiple years or it’s your first go around on a property, right now is the perfect time to fine tune multiple ambush set ups for the upcoming season. The ideal scenario is to have several pre-determined setup locations where you’ll have break-up cover, a good

Trail Camera Placement For Turkeys

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 Placement for Turkeys #1-  

trail camera of whitetail buck

What better way to spend a hot summertime evening than cruising the countryside looking for big velvet whitetails? Grab a cold glass of sweet-tea, binoculars and hit the road! Find Your Target Buck Now This time frame of the summer is an often-overlooked phase of scouting for mature bucks. Bachelor groups of bucks this time

Wild pheasants crossing the road in Pike County, Illinois

By Chris Larsen

Pheasant hunting is a great way to get introduced to bird hunting. You don’t need a lot of equipment and although the finer points may take years to learn, it doesn’t take much to grasp a basic understanding of how to hunt pheasants.

pheasant hunting tactics

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 as they don’t have a

Hunting October whitetails in illinois is always a great time

Now is the time to book for the 2022 season! Most of our prime spots sell out quickly, give me a call at 217-982-4039 or E-mail today for more information! I look forward to talking with you! Call or E-mail Zach@HeartlandLodge.comToday for 2023 Dates and Pricing Call (217-982-4039) or E-Mail me today at Zach@HeartlandLodge.com for

Woodrow putting in the work!

The best pheasant hunting lodges take great steps to blur the line between shooting pheasants and giving the upland hunter the best wingshooting experience, they could expect anywhere. When the discriminating wingshooter follows their dog into the lush upland field carrying their vintage side by side, they know the difference between pheasant shooting and a

Pike County, IL Barn

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Finding land in a highly managed deer hunting area can lead to consistent success!

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Tree Stand Safety And Maintenance Tips

Tree stand safety and maintenance is one of the most important and overlooked procedures on getting ready for the hunting season. Like getting your bow properly tuned and sighted in to getting clothing scent free and ready for season tree stands need to b