Whitetail Deer Hunting

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Troy Appleby

★★★★★

Words can’t describe the awesome 6 days I had the last week of 2021 bow season. I’ve always had a trip like this on my bucket list of things to do in life and it did not disappoint. From my great guide I had Zach who everyday gave me a chance for a buck of …

Gary Bird

★★★★★

“I have hunted with Harpole’s every year since 2016, most years booking a hunt for both Deer and Turkey. Understanding I hunt solely with a longbow, most years have led to opportunities for both Deer and Turkey. Deer hunts have always been exciting, having opportunities to observe shooter deer chasing, fighting and bedding within 40 …

Harvey Rainbolt

★★★★★

May 7, 2021

Like many people I have talked myself out of using an outfitter over the years because I thought I would leave disappointed and feeling like I had wasted time and money. Well… with much encouragement from my wife we decided to go to Harpoles Heartland Lodge in early November 2020. We are both in the …

Bill Hasse

★★★★★

Our experience at the Lodge Exceeded our expectations. The food and staff were top notch. Our guide was Matt, his professionalism and patience was appreciated! He has restored my faith in Outfitters. My son and I are looking forward to another whitetail hunt with Heartland Lodge. We will be talking about this deer hunt for …

Jim Bauer

★★★★★

Harpole’s truly is “God’s Playground.” From the beautiful scenery and landscape, to the healthy, abundance of wildlife diversity. The staff is beyond welcoming and friendly. Always treating you like family and aiming to please. Guides are “TOP NOTCH”, knowledgeable, courteous and work their tails off to put you on your hunt of a lifetime. From …

John Long

★★★★★

I’ve been before on an upland hunt but this was my first deer hunt. My experience was great and I can’t say enough about Matt. He is a wonderful asset to your business. The girls working in the lodges are the best and always smile and have encouraging words. Gary is Blessed to have such …

Ron Spiotta

★★★★★

The experience at Heartland was outstanding! Zach is a great guide–friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, respectful, and efficient/prompt.  I very much appreciate the conspicuous God loving decorations and plaques.  “Deer camp” is sometimes crude, but it is refreshing to see God honored in the way you outfit and operate your business. Zach is a living testimony of …

Steve Smart

★★★★★

Matt Brunet is an awesome guide! I actually think of him as a friend, not just a guide. Matt has taught me so much in the past five year about hunting whitetail in Illinois and is a huge reason why I keep coming back. Heartland Lodge has become a regular stop on my vacation tour …

Tim McGuire–Fairbury, IL

★★★★★

This was my 4th time visiting Heartland for the doe reduction season. Each time exceeds my expectations. Matt has been my guide each trip and continues to go above and beyond to make this a great experience. He has put me on deer each year. Weather was not perfect and I appreciate his honesty on …

Kyle Sahs–Homer Glen, IL

★★★★★

It’s become a tradition of mine to spend my Thanksgiving week hunting with Heartland Lodge. What started as a quick getaway to deer hunt has turned into something much bigger. Every year I come down and it’s not just a deer hunting trip to me, it’s a deer hunting trip with my Pike County family.  …