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Harpole’s Heartland Lodge Hunting Blog

2010 Remaining Firearm and Muzzleloader Hunts!

There is no better state to put a gun in your hands then Illinois and we still have a few remaining hunts left for the 2010 season. Do not hesitate to call if you would like one of these spots. The application period ends August 14 so time is very limited.

Dates:
Arrive Dec. 1st, hunt Dec. 2-5 and depart Dec. 6. This is Illinois longest gun hunt and we only have 6 remaining spots left.

Arrive Dec. 9, hunt Dec. 10-12 and depart Dec. 13. This is the muzzleloader only season and we have 7 spots.

Whitetail Cancellation Hunts!

We have a few prime whitetail spots open up for this fall do to cancellations. These hunts are normally sold out months or even years in advance. Call now to take advantage of these dates!! 

217-734-2526

www.Heartlandlodge.com

Trophy November Rut Gun Hunt

While making my rounds I have notice an increase in antler growth this year, whether or not it is due to the extremely wet spring and the growth of the food sources, or my imagination.  I have already noted several trophy bucks with growth past there G 3’s and several within days of getting to that point.  With all of the rain we have received this spring here in West Central Illinois and our food plots have grown to amazing levels supplying the whitetail herd a variety to choose from. 

I am looking forward to a great year here in Pike County Illinois, and with all of the issues that surround the hectic life styles of the modern world, I can’t help but look to this year’s deer season to relief.  I truly hope you have a chance to join us out in the woods this fall.  

If you are looking for that true Illinois Trophy Buck I have 2 available rut gun hunts, on one of the best deer farms that this area has to offer.  This hunt takes place on one of our 140″ managed farms that has been managed by our outfit for over 10 years and have produced some of the best hunts possible.  You would arrive November 18, hunt the 19-21, and depart November 22.  All meals, guides, and lodging included.  Contact me at the office at 217-734-2526 if you would like more information on the hunt or you would like to book these spots.  Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. ~Matt

Whitetail Deer Hunting in Illinois

I am looking forward to a great year here in west central Illinois, at the premier Illinois deer hunting outfitter.  With all of the issues that surround the hectic life styles of the modern world, I can’t help but look to this year’s deer season to relief.  Choosing an Illinois outfitter is an adventure in itself and making sure that you are confident in your decision is very important.  With the number of whitetail deer hunting outfitters in the area the choices are unlimited. 

You know, a whitetail deer hunter is truly a different breed.  Just imagine the amount of patience you have to sit up in a treestand and wait hours on end for an opportunity at a whitetail deer.  That patience is what sets us a part from everyone else. Even here in Pike Co, Illinois, “Land of The Giants” it takes a tremendous amount.  You could be hunting over the best food plots in Pike County, have the best hunting gear that money can buy, even have the best Illinois hunting guides and still go home empty handed.  Yet tomorrow you will wake up and do it all over again.  I personally think this is a god given skill and a true passion that is only shared by those who have whitetail deer hunting, running through there veins.   

Here at Heartland Lodge we are known for some of the best deer hunting in Illinois and are one of the best Illinois outfitters in the state and would like to invite you to experience so of Illinois best trophy whitetail hunting possible.  We are getting ever so close to the beginning of another chapter of our long standing tradition of providing quality whitetail hunts for those who get the chance to hunt Pike Co, Illinois.  With the unseasonably amount of rain we have had, the crop, and food plot growth has been extremely potent, only making the evenings out glassing the fields that much more exciting.  The thought of a Boone and Crocket buck appearing just before last light, lingers every time we venture out. 

 I truly hope you have a chance to join us out in the woods this fall and look forward to sharing many memories.

Whitetail Updates

Join us for this exciting week and we look forward to everyone who is able to make it. If you have any questions or want to book this hunt, call me at the office at 217-734-2526.
Thanks Matt

http://www.heartlandlodge.com/hunting/whitetail-deer-hunting.html

Hey Everyone!
We just got final confirmation, North American Safari will be filming once again at the infamous Harpole’s Heartland Lodge in Pike County this year again. We of course are going prime time October 26th – October 30th. You will arrive on the 25th and depart on the 31st. The normal price of the hunt is $3650. If you are willing to show off you buck and be on film in camp, you can come for the same low price as the TV Show is offered $2500. If you have seen any of our shows, you know the lodging and food is worth that, the Pike County monster whitetails are just a bonus!. We would love to have you in camp this year, and at $2500 you can’t afford not to go. We can choose from about any outfitter, and year after year we only go to Harpole’s for our Illinois hunting. We will guarantee you some airtime on the show which airs on The Sportsman Channel with your buck if you harvest one.
Give Matt a call and tell him you want to whitetail hunt with North American Safari and he will know to only charge you $2500, or you can shoot me an email and I can get the ball rolling for you. See you there!

1-800-717-4868

North American Safari TV

http://www.nasafari.com/sponsors.html

Thank You,
Blaine Anthony
Nature Productions
214-628-6793

Turkey and Whitetail Update

Another month has past and we are still in the middle of turkey season here in Pike County Illinois and we are still rolling in some great turkey hunts.  Good friends of the lodge Dale Budzon and Robert Koch both smoked great longbeards on their hunts here, bringing our total to 7 harvests out of 7 hunters.  We have had an outstanding turkey season and look to continue the trend throughout the remaining season.  For the 2011 season we have kicked off our “Early Bird” opportunity and we don’t want you to miss out.  

  Early Bird 2011! 

For a limited time I am offering a 3 night, 3 day turkey hunt, which includes meals, lodging, and guide service for $1295, that’s $200 off the regular price! 

These hunts are one on one with your guide insuring that we will do everything in our power to get your bird. 

You will have till Oct. 1st to book at this special price, and we only take a maximum of 6 hunters per week, so spots are limited.  Illinois is a draw state for turkey tags so time is very important.

A Great Upland Season!

We finished up yet another great upland season!  Mostly nice weather from September through April made hunting conditions ideal. We had all of our guides return again this year and many of our repeat clients hunted with us along with some new friends. The wild quail population was up this year and we had a lot of hard flying coveys along with some great pheasant hunts.  I am proud to say that the upland division at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge has consistently grown and improved each year. Thank you for hunting with us!

I am already looking forward to next season! We burned off most off our warm season grass fields in March and I will soon be planting our food plots in May.  The summer will be spent training dogs, working on the fields, and talking with my hunters.

I would enjoy hearing from you, please give me a call or e-mail!

Terry Abney

TerryA@Heartlandlodge.com

217-734-2526

http://www.heartlandlodge.com/hunting/upland-bird-hunting.html

Lead Was Thrown Opening Week of Turkey Season

The 2010 Turkey season here at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge started with a bang, then, 4 more bangs in the next 2 days.  We had a great start to this years season with all of our hunters bagging a bird within 48 hours of the opening bell.  You can not ask for a better hunt and I look forward to the remaining seasons yet to come. 

The turkeys had no chance.....
The turkeys had no chance…..

Whitetail Monthly Update

Another month has started here at the lodge which brings us only days till turkey season, which around here is only second to deer season.  We eat, sleep, and drink every minute of every morning we are able to get out and chase those gobblers, food and water are not necessary during this time, though out Pike Co.  I know it does not quite compare to rattling a giant midwest whitetail, or watching that buck run off after a perfectly placed shot, but with that in mind, it is another reason to buy a new gun and go hunting in the spring.  For those of you still looking for that whitetail hunt, I still have a select few weeks available.  I will keep you posted on our turkey hunts and if you have any questions feel free to call me at the office any time at 217-734-2526.

Thanks Matt

Whitetail Hunt of the Week!

Whitetail Archery Hunt in Pike Co. IL. 

November 3 Day bow hunt, arrive Nov 26, hunt Nov. 27-30 and depart on the 31.  This hunt catches the tail end of the RUT and has produced some great whitetail hunts.

Hunt cost is $1250 per hunter, which includes meals, guide and lodging. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call the office at 217-734-2526 if you would like more info or want to reserve your spot.