Harpole’s Heartland Lodge Hunting Blog

Its hard to believe that we will start upland bird hunting in a few weeks! The summer has gone by so fast! But with cooler days we have been having, its starting to feel like hunting season again.

We have been busy getting ready for the upcoming upland hunting season. We are very excited about some new property we acquired. This gently rolling land is full of upland birds, especially wild quail! We can hear the birds whistle early in the mornings and later in the evenings.

Illinois and especially Pike County Illinois has a long tradition of excellent upland game hunting. Pike County and Heartland Lodge is located in between the Mighty Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The land between these two rivers provides abundant habitat and food for all types of wildlife, especially upland game birds.

Heartland’s owner Gary Harpole grew up hunting upland birds in some of the same fields that you will be hunting during your stay. Gary hunted along side his Grandfather, Dad, and Uncle.  A full day of wonderful memories were created and based on those same principles he built Heartland Lodge so he could share those same experiences with you.

You will not only experience wonderful hunting, you will have the pleasure of hunting with some of the best guides in the country. Heartland is the only Orvis endorsed wingshooting lodge in the state of Illinois. The accommodations and food are second to none!

Please give us a call to reserve your fall hunting trip. 800-717-HUNT(4868) www.Heartlandlodge.com The season will be here shortly and we would like for you to be a part of our tradition.