Whitetail Deer Hunting
Sandy Allen
James Rose
Keith Sahs–Lemont, IL
Kyle Sahs–Homer Glen, IL
Steve Smart
Jeff Mohney
Dales Somers–Portage, MI
Kyle Sahs–Homer Glen, IL
Bryan Craven–Montgomery, AZ
John Kendall–Mt. Zion, IL
Marc Schriber–Troy, MI
Gary Bird–Greensboro, NC
Dennis Holtgrave–Highland, IL
Jody Thompson–Hardy, VA
Julianne Murphy–Westchester, IL
Jordan Matzke
Nate Shelton–Cordova, AL
Jeff & Dale
Michael McKinley–Fort Hood, TX
Rick Myers
Rick Myers-Beeville, TX
Anticipation!!
I booked my hunt with Heartland Lodge in July of 2014 for the last week of October 2015. I must say I have never had to endure a wait this long or this exciting. My wife says I'm unbearable to live with. I have all of my gear packed and ready to go (except my bow, got to practice) and can't wait to get to Illinois for my first ever Mid-West hunt. I guide whitetail hunts in South Texas and I'm really looking forward to being the one guided this time!! I promise to write about my experience with Gary and Heartland Lodge when my hunt is complete at the end of October. Ahh the ANTICPATION is killing me!! Happy hunting and shoot straight!!
Eric Stratman-Quincy, IL
The experience was absolutely great!! While my son and I didn't shoot a deer, we had a great time. We could have shot deer but chose to wait on a trophy. We can't wait to come back!!
Jim Palermo
Every time I come it's harder to leave. I feel like this place is my home away from home! I always speak highly of this place and do my best to get the word around. It means a lot to me that everyone on staff treats me as their friend. The personal touch and getting to come hunt with my friends is what keeps me coming back
Geoff Duncan, Decatur, IL
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay (again). Your staff is impeccable and like family. Many thanks to Yankee for all he does for the guest. Many thanks to your incredible chefs, I now fear I will starve to death when I go home.
Gil Hubbard, Sugar Grove, IL
We didn't know what to expect when we arrived. It didn't take long to realize that we had made an Excellent decision to come here! Everything is wonderful: food, rooms and the staff is off the charts!!! Our entire experience was so nice. A return visit is for sure in our future!!
Geoff Duncan
Always love coming to Heartland. The staff makes you feel like family.......Like coming home.
Tim McGuire, Fairbury, IL
Another great trip. Roger and I are looking to bring a couple more guys over next year. Very relaxing trip. Matt does a great job, treats us more like hunting buddies than clients. Everything is greatly thought out at your place and I feel very comfortable with the hunt. Thinking about coming back for a January hunt. Thanks again, Tim McGuire
Bill Morris, GA
This was our 2nd year to Heartland and it was everything we had hoped for. Thanks again to our guide Allen. He is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating in every way. He is the absolute best guide I have ever used and I will return next year because he is the best. Thanks also to Matt for accommodating our reservations and coordinating our total trip. Matt and Allen are 2nd to none!
Clay Fulks, TN
Allen was a good guide and although I did not harvest a deer, his stand placement and choices was perfect. I saw a number of great deer and deer activity and I will have to come back next year for another chance.