Most serious deer hunters will agree that a small percentage of “luck” has to be on your side in order to bag a trophy buck. Schaffer Dane may have been the luckiest deer hunter in camp this week. With unseasonably warm weather for November, Schaffer’s first few days in camp were met with relatively slow deer activity. With a front moving in on the fourth day, big buck activity and sightings noticeably increased the day of and after the cold front. On the fourth evening, Schaffer’s’ guide, Mark Hively, situated him along the edge of a 30-acre hay field surrounded by timbered draws on three sid ..read more

The NCAA March Madness Tournament is about to begin!! Fill out our “Heartland Lodge 2024” NCAA bracket (sign up link below) to be entered to win a $500 towards a 3-5 day Hunting Package of your choice! Put your winnings towards one of the following hunt packages: Pheasant/Quail (September-April) Orvis & Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge. Whitetail (October-mid January) Hunt Legendary Pike County, IL Trophy Whitetails! 29 Years Guiding Experience! Waterfowl (Late October-January, Snow Goose Hunts are February thru March) Hunt the Famous Mississippi River Fl ..read more

Any turkey hunter’s first turkey holds a special place in their heart. The anticipation and excitement that goes along with the adrenaline rush of having a big tom at close range kicks off an addiction that will last a lifetime. Few things can be compared to the awakening of the spring woods on a calm morning chasing wild turkeys. For youth hunter Taylor and her father Jake Wolf, this was their first-time experiencing turkey hunting. Taylor’s father booked a youth hunt at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge and the journey began to harvest a gobbler. Their guide Zach had situated a pop-up blind on the e ..read more

This year, we invite you to spend spring break with us on an ultimate hunting getaway unlike any other! Bring your friends and family! Whether you are interested in full day of no limits, no plugs, Snow Goose Hunt, a Snow Goose/ Upland Combo Hunt, or an Upland Only Hunt, you will be sure to enjoy your “outdoorsman” spring break! Skip the crowds and the beach! Take advantage of some incredible upland hunting this spring at a limited time promotional price! Everything is the same; great guides, awesome dog work, luxury lodging and home cooked meals. Experience our Orvis & Shooting Sportsman ..read more

Finding a match set of sheds can be a difficult task to say the least. Bucks can be one sided for multiple days allowing them to drop their antlers literally miles apart. However, the majority of bucks if left undisturbed, will stay within a distinguished late season pattern as long as cover and a quality food source persist throughout winter. That being said, most deer will not shed their antlers side by side, rather they will drop their antlers some distance from each other. Once you have found one side of a particular buck, the next challenge finding the other side. I’ve compiled a short li ..read more

Enjoy a solo snow goose or snow goose/ pheasant combo hunt this spring! Snow goose hunting along the Mississippi and Illinois river flyways can be some of the most exciting and action-packed wingshooting available! There are no limits during the spring conservation snow goose season! You will hunt out of very comfortable heated, pit blinds. Our decoy spread consist of several thousand decoys along with several electronic callers to bring in the snow geese. The professional guides, dogs, gourmet homecooked meals, and accommodations are all included in the price of our snow goose hunts! If you ..read more

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Couples Hunting Packages Harpole’s Heartland Lodge is the perfect spot destination for a couples hunting vacation package! We have a variety lodging and all-inclusive hunting packages for you and your significant other to enjoy. Whether you’re enjoying our private luxury cabin or a suite in one of our 5-star lodges. You will understand why Heartland Lodge was voted the #1 romantic getaway for couples in Illinois! Couple’s All-Inclusive Hunting Packages A couple’s package at Heartland Lodge can include a luxurious suite (including a Whirlpool tub and fireplace) in one of our three lodges, or ..read more

Destination Wedding for Hunters/ Couples Hunting Packages! Harpole’s Heartland Lodge is the perfect spot destination for a wedding honeymoon or couples hunting vacation package! Many couples choose to do BOTH at Heartland by holding their wedding at the lodge AND spending their hunting honeymoon there as well. Check out all of our different luxury lodges with romantic suites and private luxury cabins for the perfect hunting honeymoon or couple’s hunt below! Couple’s All-Inclusive Hunting Packages! A couple’s or hunting honeymoon package at Heartland Lodge can include a luxurious suite (inclu ..read more

In over a quarter of a century watching and learning from all the hunters who have visited Heartland Lodge, I’ve learned going on hunting trips or hunting in general is like enjoying a milkshake. The planning and anticipation of the trip. Traveling to the destination where you will be spending the next several days. Being in God’s beautiful great outdoors and enjoying nature. Spending time around a supper table with a wonderful meal prepared for you. Hanging out around the bonfire or watching the game together on the big screen TV. All the things you love about the experience are the milkshake ..read more