Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges
Heartland Lodge is an Orvis endorsed wingshooting lodge located in Pike County, Illinois. We specialize in phenomenal wingshooting opportunities including luxury lodging, home-cooked meals, and some of the best Orvis endorsed pheasant and quail hunting available! Enjoy quality bird dog work, professional guides, and highly managed upland fields specifically designed for the ultimate pheasant and quail wingshooting experience!
Orvis Endorsed Pheasant & Quail Hunting Lodge
After a long day of wingshooting, upland hunters rescind to the lodge where they will be treated with gourmet homecooked meals and 5-star accommodations. All of our meals are freshly prepared daily and an attraction in themselves! Our luxury lodging options include king beds, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. A perfect way to unwind and enjoy a select beverage after an exciting day of pheasant and quail hunting at our Orvis Lodge.
Hunting pheasants in Illinois, especially at Heartland Lodge, has been a tradition that goes back many years. The native prairie grasses that surround the lodges is ideal habitat for pheasants. With the introduction of food plots and additional cover, pheasants flourished on Heartland’s property.
Heartland’s owner, Gary Harpole, hunted pheasants in the fields that surround Heartland Lodge long before the lodges were built. These farms were full of overgrown fence rows, native grasses and grain fields. The traditional pheasant hunt began with Gary and his favorite dog Bo, walking out his back door to the pheasant fields. Pheasant hunting began at daybreak and continued until dark, walking along fence rows, watching Bo lock up and anticipating the wild rooster flush. Many fond hunting memories were made this way, created with family and friends, and passed down to future generations of pheasant hunters.
These same traditions continue on at Heartland Lodge. The Lodge Farm is still one of the favorites of our guests. This farm and the other farms we hunt still have the old fence rows, native grasses, and a mixture of food plots and grain fields. This prime habitat ensures that pheasants are scattered across all of our properties. We invite you to share and create your own memories along with starting a new tradition of pheasant hunting with friends and family at Heartland Lodge.
Some of our upland hunters prefer just to quail hunt. Our quail hunts are the best you will find. Even though all of our fields have both quail and pheasants, some areas hold mostly quail. Wild quail hunting is a tradition that was established over 40 years ago when Heartland’s owner began hunting wild quail as a young boy. You will enjoy watching coveys of quail flush along fence rows, food plots, and prairie grasses. Hunting quail at Heartland is like stepping back in time and hunting “Uncle Lyle’s” farm as you did as a kid.
An advantage of hunting at Heartland Lodge is the ability to hunt quail on a morning hunt on properties that are known to hold coveys of quail then hunt pheasants in the afternoon on the different properties that hold mostly pheasants. This allows the hunter to use their favorite gun for quail and the option to choose a different gun for pheasants. All properties have a mixture of both quail and pheasants, but we manage certain properties for quail and others specifically for pheasants.
Before the internet made it easier (or in many cases harder) to find a world-class wingshooting lodges to spend your next hunting trip with, “Orvis embarked on a mission to make planning a world-class wingshooting adventure easier. They found a unique way to do this by creating the Orvis-Endorsed Program. Orvis wanted to sharpen your sportsman’s senses with a memorable wingshooting trip,” get you back in the game with a peace of mind knowing that the trip would be the best of the best. (Orvis.com)
The Orvis endorsement ensures that you will have great service, respect for natural resources, and an experienced, professional staff. With Orvis as your guide, you can rest assured that your next wingshooting experience will be one to remember. As you search the thousands of options out there you will note that less than twenty-nine (29) that meet the standards that Orvis sets for their endorsed wingshooting resorts.
Four-Night, Three-Day Upland Bird Hunting Package – Arrive the day before your hunt between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hunt for three days and depart after breakfast on the fifth day.
Three-Night, Two-Day Upland Bird Hunting Package – Arrive the day before your hunt between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hunt for two days and depart after breakfast on the fourth day.
Daily upland bird hunting packages can be arranged. Please tell us if you have a preference on quail hunting, pheasant hunting or both.
The customer surveys for last year’s season for our upland operation had a 98.00% customer approval rating. This was based on hunting, accommodations, meals, and services.
You may bring your own dog. The fee is $25 each night if staying in our kennel. Our kennels are outside and are 5’ x 10′. Our guides may not run their dogs with client dogs. We are not responsible for the quality of your hunt when using your own dog. Make sure your dog is in shape and is accustomed to hunting our conditions. (Dogs are not allowed inside the lodges.)
Self-guided upland bird hunts are available from September 1st thru October 20th and December 26th thru April 10th.
Traditional Upland Hunt (Fall Only)
Pheasant hunting is limited to 4 cock pheasant. You may harvest up to 8 on wild quail hunts. Woodcock can be taken during open season dates only.
Premium Upland Hunt
No-limit liberated upland bird hunts are available. (Double Premium Hunts Now Available)
Species Hunted
Fall (Sept – Dec) – Focus on Pheasant and Quail
Winter (Jan – Mar) – Focus on Pheasant and Chukar
Rooms
All of our hunts are booked double occupancy. Private rooms and luxury suites are available for an additional charge. Please view our virtual tours of the Original Lodge, New Lodge and Rooms to get a better idea of our accommodations.
Size of Groups
We limit our upland hunters to 14 per day. Larger groups are welcome and can be arranged on a private basis.
Memberships
We have memberships for individuals, families, and businesses. Learn more about becoming a member of our hunt club here.
Gun Rental
We have guns available for rent. Please call in advance if you would like to rent a gun. (it’s a lot easier to rent a shotgun than take one thru the airport!)
Shells
We have shells available for sale at the lodge for 28, 20 and 12 gauges.
Open All Year
Come to Heartland for a get-away. This will give you the opportunity to check out the Lodge prior to booking a hunting trip. We are open all year. Being open all year allows us to employ full time staff year round.
October-December Upland Hunts ~ Memberships Available
| Traditional Upland Hunts (During Wild Bird Season) | |
| (4 Cock Pheasants and 8 Quail limits, 2 Woodcock during season only) | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $3,630 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,460 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,290 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,055 |
| Premium Upland Hunts | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Quail) More Birds!! | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $3,930 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,660 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,390 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,155 |
| Double Premium Upland Hunts – For those who like to shoot ALOT! | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Quail) Lots of Birds!! | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $4,230 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,860 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,490 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,255 |
| Half-Day (no accommodations) | $620 |
| *Gun rentals available $85 per day. Must reserve ahead of time. | |
| * Includes guides, dogs, meals, accommodations, game cleaning, & packaging. | |
| * Single Hunter – $150 extra per full day. | |
| * See below for private rooms, luxury suites, & extra guests. | |
| Regular Upland Hunts - Promotion Rates | |
| (No Limits! Pheasant and Chukar) ***Promotional Rates January - March*** | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $2,855 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $1,940 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,025 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $805 |
| Half-Day (no accommodations) | $395 |
| Premium Upland Hunts - Promotion Rates | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Chukar) More Birds!! ***Promotional Rates January - March*** | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $3,155 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,140 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,125 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $905 |
| Half-Day (no accommodations) | $445 |
| Double Premium Upland Hunts – For those who like to shoot ALOT! | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Chukar) Lots of Birds!! ***Promotional Rates January - March*** | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $3,455 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,340 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,225 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,005 |
| Half-Day (no accommodations) | $495 |
| *Gun rentals available $85 per day. Must reserve ahead of time. | |
| * Includes guides, dogs, meals, accommodations, game cleaning, & packaging. | |
| * Single Hunter – $150 extra per full day. | |
| * See below for private rooms, luxury suites, & extra guests. | |
Please call our office at 217-734-2526 or e-mail us at info@heartlandlodge.com to book upland bird hunting reservations.
CLICK TO CALLWhere Are We?
Heartland Lodge is in Pike County, Illinois, northeast of St. Louis, Missouri and southwest of Springfield, Illinois. Click here for directions and a map.
Deposit Policy
A payment of 50% of your total hunt is due when making your reservations.
Cancellation Policy
If you are booking a fall hunt (September-December), all balances must be paid by September 1st. Winter hunts (January-March) must be paid in full 60 days before the scheduled hunt. A process fee of 10% of your total booking will be charged when canceling. If cancelling after September 1st (fall hunts) and less than 60 days (winter hunts), your entire deposit will be lost. If someone in our original booking does not show, you will be charged the full amount, for original amount booked. These policies will help us provide you better service.
Transportation
Lambert St. Louis International Airport is the closest major airport. For private planes, Quincy, Jacksonville, and Pittsfield airports are the closest. Visit our directions page for directions for driving to the lodge.
Use the following list as an upland bird hunting checklist when packing for your stay at Orvis Endorsed Heartland Lodge.
- Your gun
- Shells – We recommend 7 1/2’s for upland (Available in our Pro Shop)
- Orange hat and vest (hats are sold at lodge along with Orvis vests)
- Gun case
- Shooting glasses
- Comfortable boots
- Camera (Optional)
- Cooler (Optional)
- Slippers or heavy socks (Shoes are removed in mud room)
- Comfortable shirt and pants
Harpole’s Heartland Lodge strives to give our guests the best experience possible. We understand that your upcoming trip is a significant investment. We offer trip insurance through North America’s leading provider of Travel Insurance called “Travel Guard”.
There are many circumstances that could change your plans. Please take a few minutes to learn how you can protect yourself. If you choose to decline this valuable coverage, you are assuming any financial loss associated with a cancellation or a change in your travel arrangements.
