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Whitetail & Blacktail Deer

Illinois Whitetails | Calhoun County

Description:  This outfitter offers archery and firearm whitetail hunts on 2800 quality-managed acres on Illinois' best whitetail ground. Located in the famous Calhoun Country, Illinois this destination is home to some exceptional whitetails. The acreage is a carefully managed with a blend of 70% timber growth and 30% agricultural with several specialized food plots including corn, soybeans, Imperial Whitetail Clover, Frigid Forage and turnips specifically for our deer herd. They hunt from over 100 top-of-the-line, lock-on ladder stands and Banks Blinds strategically placed for all wind directions.

The ground has been under quality deer management for years and they strictly enforce the 140" (gross) minimum on hunts with a $1,000 fee for bucks that fall below that standard.

Accommodations:  Farm house accommodations with comfortable bunk beds and hot showers. All bedding and towels are provided.

Transportation/getting there:  Hunters who choose to fly will fly to St. Louis where they will rent a vehicle and drive to camp.

Gear List

  • Coolers for meat
  • Hunting Clothes ( warm & cold )
  • Rain Gear
  • Street clothes
  • 2 pairs of boots
  • Bow or firearm
  • Arrows or ammunition
  • Binoculars
  • Gun/bow case
  • Hunting Knife
  • Safety Harness
  • Release aid
  • Gloves
  • Valid ID
  • Hunting License
  • Habitat Stamp

*All bedding and towels etc are provided.

Notes on gear:

  • Draw weight must be at least 40lbs for archery.
  • Broadheads must be 7/8 inch or longer.
  • Firearm Season, hunter is required to wear solid blaze orange hat and vest.
  • Firearm hunters may load only 3 shells at a time.
  • Gun/bow must be cased while in vehicles.

Rates:  vary from early season to late season and range from $1200 to $2950 for prime rut dates

*minimum 140” deer

Dates:  Archery season runs from October-December. Call for gun/muzzleloader season dates

Included:  Lodging, professional guides, and field dressing of game taken

Not Included:  airfare and transportation to the lodge, meals, hunting licenses, taxidermy, and tips/gratuities

Approximate license cost:  call for license information


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