Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges
April 21st, 2025 – Orvis Upland Hunting Lodge Report –“Book your next Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting trip for the upcoming pheasant and quail seasons! We have been Orvis endorsed for 25 years! Book a hunt today and see why we are considered the PREMIER Orvis hunting lodge for pheasant and quail hunting! Experience our “6-star” resort and premier wingshooting opportunities this season for yourself! Gourmet meals, luxury lodging, some of the best bird dogs in the country, professional guides and fast flying quail and pheasants! Enjoy an all-day upland hunt or a guest favorite- upland/ waterfowl combo hunt this winter or spring. Inquire today at 217-734-2526 or E-Mail. Take advantage of our Early Bird Hunter’s Special Promotion Here >>.
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!
Local airport pickup available from Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport (KPPQ). Only 20 minutes from the lodge! JetA and Avgas available at this airport. 4,000 ft. of asphalt..
Orvis Endorsed Pheasant & Quail Hunting Lodge
At Orvis endorsed Heartland Lodge, we take our pheasant and quail hunting experience to the next level. We manage our upland fields specifically for the wingshooter. We strive to establish the best upland habitat possible. Controlled burns, corn and milo food plots, native grass management, predator control and brood cover enhancement are all taken into account to create a one of a kind wingshooting experience for our upland hunters. An upland hunt at Heartland Lodge will be cherished for a lifetime!
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.
More details about quail hunting at our Orvis Endorsed Lodge >>
Your stay with us is more than an upland hunt. It’s part of a strong hunting tradition that started back when Heartland’s owner, Gary Harpole, was a child. Each year, new traditions and memories are being created by our guests. The most cherished memories are not the game we harvested, but the memories created from time spent with family and friends. That is what hunting at Heartland Lodge is all about, creating legacy memories that you will always cherish. Read Gary’s Personal Story Here >>
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.
Your upland hunt includes an Original Lodge Standard Room with either two twin beds or bunk beds and a private bathroom, booked double occupancy. Private rooms and suite/lodge buyout options listed below are available for an additional nightly fee.
Sunset Valley Lodge- The Perfect Private Corporate Upland Hunting Lodge.
Sunset Valley. The name of this lodge says it all. The view from the expansive rear deck as the sun sets over the horizon of the Mississippi River bluffs will take your breath away. This 10,180 square foot luxury upland hunting lodge features seven suites and rooms. You can reserve an individual suite or the entire lodge for your group. This lodge has a great outdoor entertainment area along with a game room downstairs. Perfect for corporate upland retreats looking for a private lodge. Sunset Valley Lodge is located 1 mile from the main lodges where meals are served. (meals are served in the Prairie Ridge Lodge)
The All About the View room is known for Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux staying in this suite. This room was also featured in the Chicago Tribune’s “10 Great Hotel Rooms in the Midwest”.
More information on Sunset Valley Lodge >>
Prairie Ridge Luxury Lodge- Luxury Suites with Jetted Tubs & Fireplace.
Check out one of our upland hunter’s favorite luxury suite options- Pheasant Ridge Suite & Covey Suite.
Each room also has its own private Adirondack chairs on the deck where you can relax first thing in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee before heading out to the upland fields. After a long day afield, relax on the deck with your favorite beverage or bottle of wine. The ultra-comfy beds have become an attraction themselves!
More Information on the Prairie Ridge Lodge >>
Luxury Upland Cabins -Most Popular Option for Hunting Honeymooners.
The Quail Ridge Cabin- Secluded Winsgshooting Cabin with a View.
Quail Ridge offers a peaceful, private getaway in the serenity of nature that offers complete seclusion and privacy! This cabin is decorated with its own unique theme- a mix of carefully crafted knotty pine walls, twenty-foot vaulted ceilings, large recreation/ dining room with fireplace, high-quality fixtures and appliances. Relax and enjoy the expansive views overlooking the pristine countryside from the Western facing back patio with comfortable seating for your friends and family. Once the sun sets, enjoy roasting marshmallows and eating smore’s over the bonfire pit in the backyard while reminiscing about the days hunt.
More Details about the Quail Ridge Cabin Here >>
Lodging Options are based on availability. Please call 217-734-2526 to discuss available options for your next upland hunt.
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.)
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.
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.
| 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 | $4,100 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $2,780 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,460 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,180 |
| Premium Upland Hunts | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Quail) More Birds!! | |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $4,550 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $3,080 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,610 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,330 |
| Double Premium Upland Hunts – For those who like to shoot ALOT! | |
| (No limits Pheasant and Quail) Lots of Birds!! | |
| Five night, four day bird hunt | $6,620 |
| Four night, three day bird hunt | $5,000 |
| Three night, two day bird hunt | $3,380 |
| Two night, one day bird hunt | $1,760 |
| Daily (no accommodations) | $1,480 |
| Half-Day (no accommodations) | $725 |
| *Gun rentals available $95 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. | |
| Golden Feather Experience Package Rates | |
|---|---|
| Four night, three day hunt (Solo Hunter) | $8,650 |
| Four night, three day hunt (2 Hunters) | $8,450/ each |
| Four night, three day hunt (3 Hunters) | $8,250/ each |
| Four night, three day hunt (4 or more Hunters) | $8,050 each |
| Available September through April. | |
| * Includes 4 nights & 3 days of upland hunting, meals, game cleaning, luxury suite lodging, photography session, custom-made keepsakes, alcoholic beverages, airport transportation to and from Pittsfield, IL airport, 3 full days of no limit pheasant and quail hunting, 12 or 20 gauge shotgun rentals, shells included, full round of clays, on-site concierge services. Non-hunting guests welcome! $1,500 each |
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| Click here for more information about our Golden Feather Experience Hunt >> | |
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
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.
