Upland hunting in the Midwest has long been a tradition built on crisp autumn mornings, steady dogs working cover, and the unmistakable sound of whistling wings flushing towards the sky. Across much of the region, hunters continue to enjoy strong populations of wild quail and pheasant, creating opportunities that demand both preparation and thoughtful equipment
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
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 more comfort, adventure, and unforgettable
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
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
**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
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 weekend challenge. This year’s event
Share a field with America’s favorite upland TV host, Scott Linden … only at Heartland Lodge this Fall! Limited Spots Available! Hunt, laugh, learn at this exclusive residency event at Orvis & Shooting Sportsman-endorsed Heartland Lodge near Nebo, Illinois. Gain unique insights in the field and after the hunt… become a better hunter with Scott’s
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
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
