Over the last 29 years of whitetail outfitting many things have changed in the whitetail hunting world, one thing has stayed the same: hunters love to eat venison. At the lodge we have seen more and more interest in harvesting does for meat to bring home, whether it be for …
Food plots have taken all the luster of today’s whitetail hunting era. Food plots undoubtedly help in attracting and holding deer, but few hunters realize the potential a small thicket can create for a phenomenal treestand location. The cover and food that a thicket creates will hold and attract mature …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Tips for Using Trail Cameras for Whitetail Hunting Who doesn’t love trail cameras? They are relatively easy to operate, place, and check. They “scout” for you and keep your confidence up in your otherwise slow tree stand locations. Every one of the bucks that I’ve killed in the last 5 …
Best Whitetail Outfitters and Hunts Heartland Lodge Whitetail Outfitters is regarded as one of the best deer hunts available not only in Illinois but throughout the country. What does it take to be ranked among the best whitetail hunting outfitters? We’re located in famed Pike County, Illinois- Historically one of …
