Trophy Bowhunting | Illinois Deer Hunting

Good nutrition and genetics combined with a little age is the key to Illinois trophy whitetail bucks. Illinois is one of the few states that can produce record book animals through the entire state. For Pope & Young bucks per square mile, Illinois leads the pack.

Land: Combine corn, soybean, wheat, clover, and CRP fields with brushy creek bottoms and hardwood hills and you have an archery hunters paradise. 90% of our land is archery only.   We do offer shotgun or muzzleloader hunts on certain farms.

Harvest Opportunities: Our opportunity rate for the past 16 years on a 125 inch buck or better at 40 yards or less is 80%. We live and work the habitat year round so we know the patterns and habits of the deer. Each hunter is allowed to take 1 buck. We do ask that the buck be at least 125 inches or better and be a mature buck.  All of our farms are highly managed and have been under Quality Deer Management for years.

Hunting Area: Each hunter is given several farms or areas to hunt during his or her trip.

Food Plots: Plots of corn, soybeans, and biologic mixes, are planted on all farms that are accessable with equipment to do so.  These plots will hold and attract many deer all season long.

Prices: Click HERE to check prices and dates on deer hunts.

Deer Stands: All farms have several stands in place ready to hunt depending on phase of the rut, time of day, and wind direction. Hunters are allowed to bring a climber to be more versatile. We will have additional stands ready to hang throughout the hunt if needed.

Electric Carts: All Hunters are transported to and from treestands with Electric Carts. This Eliminates human scent going to and from treestands.

Contact Us: If you are looking for an honest fair chase Illinois Whitetail deer hunt at a reasonable price give us a try.   Contact Us HERE

Illinois Spring Eastern Turkey Hunts

Looking for a great spring turkey hunt in Illinois? This is it! Lots of birds that work well to calling, in terrain that will not wear you out! There is very little pressure so the birds call nicely.

Expectations & Success: It is not uncommon to hear 10-15 different gobblers on roost. Especially during the first week of the season when the birds are still in large flocks. We took 2 birds this year that went 26 lbs.! Let us put you on a big eastern tom! Nearly 100% success rate!

Prices: Click HERE to check prices and dates on turkey hunts.

Drawing A Eastern Turkey Tag in Illinois: The first drawing for residents is Dec. 1st and Jan 12th for nonresidents. We can help you with all of the information you need to get a permit for our area.

After Your Turkey Hunt: In Illinois you can only hunt until 1:00. During the afternoon you can either kick back at the lodge, mushroom hunt, go fishing in one of our ponds, or in a boat at a warm water power plant lake that holds some monster largemouth bass.

Contact Us To Reserve Your Turkey HuntIf you are looking for an honest fair chase turkey hunt in Illinois at a reasonable price give us a try. Contact Us HERE

PRICING

Arrive October 29-3

Hunt day arrival PM

Depart November 4 in AM

Price: $2500

Arrive November 4-9

Hunt day arrival PM

Depart November 10 in AM

Price: $2500

Arrive November 10-15

Hunt day arrival PM

Depart November 16 in AM

Price: $2500

Arrive November 16-21

Hunt day arrival PM

Depart November 22 in AM

Price: $2500

GUN HUNTS: Arrive November 21-24

Arrive November 21 PM

Hunting begins November 22

Depart November 25 in AM

Price: $2500

Deposit & Reservations: a 25% deposit is required to confirm dates due with 10 days of making reservations.  Deposits are non-refundable.

Days & Hunts Include: All include 5.5 full days of hunting.  You can hunt on the afternoon your arrival date no extra charge. Included is lodging, meals, guides, and stands.

Please contact us via email or use the contact form for more information.  2019 dates are filing up fast.

LODGING

All deer and turkey hunts include clean and comfortable accommodations in our new 3400 sq/ft. lodge. The lodge has 7 bedrooms, 5 showers, pool table, satelite T.V.,mud room, washer and dryer, patio, and more.

Guide, stands, transportation, and meals are also included. All meals will be continental style breakfast, soup and sandwich type lunch, and an out of this world gourmet country style dinner, guaranteed to put on a few extra pounds.

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