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This year we will be offering a monthly driven pheasant hunt open to anyone that would like to join us or you can set up your own private shoot . At this time hunt dates are.   
September  19th 2009                                January   16th  2010
October      17th 2009                               February  20th  2010
November  14th 2009                               March      13th  2010
December  19th 2009                               APRIL        5TH  2010
if you would like to [...]

With season just a month away I wanted to drop everyone a note. things here are going well i have been seeing allot of quail along the road sides and the food plots are coming along nicely.
PS: If you are out conditioning your dog or yourself be sure not to get over heated and keep [...]

You still have an opportunity to archery hunt Pike Co, IL.  There are left over non resident tags that will be sold first come first serve in Aug, so do not hesitate to make your plans for this fall.  Here is a list of the hunts I still have availability during.  Feel free to contact [...]

 
I have discussed the need for food in terms of overall whitetail health in previous emails.
The other avenue in whitetail management that I would like to discuss is water.  I find this topic appropriate due to the onset of summer.
 
Just as all other animals, deer need water to survive.  Everybody knows this but tend to [...]

As summer hits here in Pike Co. IL, I am on the move.  Here is a list of the upcoming shows that Heartland Lodge will be exhibiting at.  Feel free to stop by the booths and see what’s happening.
Jacksonville Big Buck Expo, Jacksonville FL.  June 19-21
Lakeland Big Buck Expo, Lakeland FL.  July 10-12
World Deer and [...]

With the heat of summer upon us many people forget about the importance of scouting for the upcoming fall.  This is the time of year when the bucks in your area are the most relaxed and the most visible.  Often time’s hunters will wait until September to glass fields looking for bucks.  By the time [...]

We have had a few cancellations here at Heartland Lodge during some of our prime hunting weeks.  These spots will not last long, so if you have any questions or wanting a spot do not hesitate to call me at 217-734-2526.
Archery Hunts:
Arrive Sept 30, hunt Oct 1-5, and depart on Oct 6.  Hunt cost is [...]

It’s getting ever so close to the 2009 Spring Turkey Season here at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge. As each day passes by, time seems to slow down and our anticipation of the up coming hunts can not be held back. By now most of the sheds have been scooped up and all of the food plots [...]

Greetings from all the staff at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge!
Most of us have made it through the winter and are anxiously waiting for the coming of spring!  Don’t put away those shotguns just yet!
Heartland Lodge is once again offering a Sizzling Spring Bird Hunter’s Special from March 28th- April 15th!  Based on availability, you can get [...]

As I begin the 2009 season work on the farms, my first goal is to frost seed all of the existing food plot to make sure of an excellent crop this year.  I can’t help but anticipate what will be see or harvested over any one of the dozens of food plots we have on [...]