Whitetail Deer Hunting

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John Kendall–Mt. Zion, IL

★★★★★

Zach Jumps was an excellent guide. He put us in great stands and reviewed all the locations on the farm we were hunting.  We saw some trophy deer but couldn’t get a quality shot.  That’s part of deer hunting.  We have requested Zach as our guide next year.  I highly recommend Heartland Lodge for a …

Marc Schriber–Troy, MI

★★★★★

Great time, loved the hunt–guide was great.  Hope to come back in the future!

Gary Bird–Greensboro, NC

★★★★★

Both Mark and Matt were extremely accommodating! I thoroughly enjoyed both my time in the woods and back at the lodge.  Although I have hunted Whitetail over 30 years, during the 3.5 days in the woods I saw numerous trophy deer, sparing and buck chasing!  It was not enough, the great meals and awesome desserts …

Dennis Holtgrave–Highland, IL

★★★★★

Had a great time whitetail hunting. Zach Jumps is very professional and is passionate about being a guide.  One thing I will tell future hunters is to have faith and patients with your guides.  They HONESTLY know their stuff.  They will do everything they can to get you a big deer.  Deer camp is great, …

Jody Thompson–Hardy, VA

★★★★★

I have had a really wonderful time here this week.  The service is really top-notch along with the food.  Staff is extremely friendly. Deer have not cooperated (very warm weather), but Matt has made every effort to put me in position.  I look forward to coming back. Thank you!

Julianne Murphy–Westchester, IL

★★★★★

Wonderful experience. The guide ensured our hunt was exactly what we desired, was prompt, professional, and helpful.  Great blind placement-saw lots of deer.  In addition to a great hunt, there is beautiful natural scenery, a fantastic lodge, friendly staff, and awesome meals.  The staff made us feel welcome and relaxed.  Our guide, Zach, was great …

Jordan Matzke

★★★★★

I had such a great time! Everyone was so great and I enjoyed meeting everyone I encountered!  Unfortunately I wasn’t able to harvest a deer, but I had such a great experience.  I will absolutely be back in the future!

Nate Shelton–Cordova, AL

★★★★★

Everything far exceeded our expectations! We had a wonderful stay and were blown away by the friendliness of the staff.  We both said it was the best trip we have ever taken and can’t wait to book and come again!

Jeff & Dale

★★★★★

Thanks for a great hunt.  You folks run a top notch organization.  All the staff were super friendly and made us feel very welcome.  We are looking forward to coming back again.

Michael McKinley–Fort Hood, TX

★★★★★

The absolute best outfitter I have ever gone to.  The guides were professional and knew where to place me to see deer.  I will definitely be returning in the future.