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A definite mecca for trophy whitetail hunting in North America, deer hunting in Illinois has been world class for many years. However,over the past 10 years, the many guides, outfitters, and lodges in the state have practiced very good management policies making Illinois deer hunting even better. We've all heard about Pike County, but there are many other counties in the state that offer Pike County caliber deer hunts. Schuyler, Adams, and Brown are just a few of the top counties in Illinois for trophy whitetail deer hunts. Most Illinois guides and outfitters offer archery deer hunts. If you are looking for a website dedicated to Illinois bowhunting guides & outfitters, check out AllBowHunts.com. Directory of Illinois Deer Hunting Destinations Adams Pike Outdoors / Quincy, IL / (217)224-0553 Illinois is well known for its abundance of whitetail deer, providing quality bowhunting and West Central Illinois is known for producing many of the world's finest trophy whitetail bucks. Adams and Pike Counties are the #1 and #2 counties in Illinois for producing P&Y Bucks. Adams Pike Outdoors has prime deer hunting ground leased in both Adams and Pike counties. Ashlenz Outfitters / Barry, IL / (217)440-5945 Our accomplished guides will strive hard to make your hunt a success, and see to it you have fun along the way. We provide transportation to and from our stand site at your choosing of time. We also will assist you in tracking, transporting, field dressing and trophy care. We pay extra close attention to wind directions and only hunt an area when it is right. We understand not everyone hunts with the same drive, therefore we let you set the pace. B & F Hunting / Xenia, IL / (618)678-2400 Located in southeastern Illinois, B & F Hunting offers trophy whitetail and turkey hunting on over 2,000 quality managed acres of Wayne & Clay counties. Our clients and we believe we have some of the best whitetail hunting that southern Illinois has to offer. Big Buck Outfitters / Greene, Macoupin and Morgan counties Our hunt areas are in Greene, Macoupin and Morgan Counties in Illinois. These tracts of land are privately owned. Terrain is slightly rolling timbers of oak, hickory, ash, hedge, willow, buckeye, and many more. Lots of excellent natural funnels. There are fields of corn, soybeans, wheat, and clover intermixed and around these tracts, just the ticket for huge whitetail deer to develop. At this time our hunt area is about 1400 acre, this is counting only the timber and brush, not included are the many fields in and around the hunt areas. Big Oak Hunting Paradise / Lincoln, IL / (217)732-4238 Big Oak Hunting Paradise offers great Illinois deer & turkey hunting on private grounds. At Big Oak, you can bow hunt trophy bucks along our flowing streams and throughout our Oak timbers. We take pride in our family run hunting and farming operations. We are happy to be able to offer you the wildlife opportunities here in Logan County that our family has had the privilege of experiencing for more than 100 years. We hope that you can join us sometime and share our enjoyment of nature, wildlife, and hunting. Butler Farms Outdoor Adventures / Pittsfield, IL / (217)723-4451 Since 1996, we have been a whitetail deer and turkey hunting outfitter in beautiful Pike County, Illinois. West Central Illinois is world-renowned for its quality whitetails, amazing countryside and exciting bow hunting. Christian outfitter since 1996, we offer the service you’re looking for in a spectacular Christian surrounding. Enjoy Christian fellowship, fun with your friends and sharing your whitetail hunting experience with others in God’s beautiful country-side in Pike County, IL. Campbell Illinois Whitetails / Carmi, IL / (877)384-3337 Campbell Illinois Whitetails, Illinois' finest whitetail outfitter, is a trophy whitetail deer hunting outfitter covering 20,000 acres located in Southeastern Illinois. Fully guided archery (compound bow and crossbow) and firearm hunts (shotgun, muzzleloader, pistol) are offered. Modernized hunting lodge with many amenities. Coen Expeditions / Golconda, IL / (618)264-8078 Pope County's finest privately-owned Hunting Lodge facility. We're dedicated to discriminating sportsmen who are looking for a quality outdoor adventure. We offer deer and turkey hunting and fishing expeditions in a relaxed setting that allows the outdoorsman to concentrate on getting the game. A warm dry bed, hot showers, knowledgeable guides, and home-cooked food make for a memorable outdoor experience that is once again an integral part of our Illinois heritage. Copper's Creek Outfitters / Illinois City, IL / (309)537-3245 Located near beautiful Illinois City, in Rock Island and Mercer Counties, Illinois, Copper's Creek Outfitters offers one of western Illinois' best areas for trophy turkey and whitetail. We can provide guided hunts, lodging, and great memories to those who want the best out of turkey and deer seasons. Copper's Creek is a bowhunting only environment. Dutch Creek Outfitters / Jonesboro, IL / (618)833-7506 Come deer hunt thousands of acres in southern Illinois that were previously closed to the public. These vast acres of farmland and timber were previously hunted only by the Clark family and close family friends. Dutch Creek outfitters has a complete hunting experience designed with you in mind. We will strive to make you feel like a part of the family. We are family owned and operated, nestled in the foothills of Union County, in southern most Illinois. FLC Outfitters / White Hall, IL / (217)374-6607 FLC Outfitters offers some of the finest deer hunting in Western Illinois. We are a bow only operation and have been since 2000. We currently are hunting on over 3,000 acres (a combination of two private farms) of the best Western Illinois deer hunting anywhere, with a plentiful supply of deer. These are large continuous pieces of land. This insures the hunter that they will not be competing with neighboring hunters on small pieces of land. Over 1,000 acres of this ground have not been hunted in the past 10 years and have become a sanctuary for big bucks. Four Seasons Outfitters / Cumberland County, Illinois Four Seasons Outfitters provides a natural hunting experience in some of the richest hunting ground in Central Illinois. Hunt along the Embrass River, in conservation native grass fields, food plots, or in the woods. Located in Cumberland County, just off the national trail we offer Eastern turkey and whitetail deer hunts. For over 30 years our family has hunted this area with great success. Annually, whitetail deer are harvested averaging 150+ inches. Come join us in a natural setting and enjoy some of the best whitetail deer hunting in Central Illinois. Golden Triangle Whitetails / Orland Park, IL / (708)828-2378 Come experience trophy Illinois whitetail hunts on over 12,000 private managed acres on one of the best whitetail hunting areas in the nation. We offer guided deer hunts in Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties in Illinois. Groomed for both the novice and the experienced deer hunter. Harpole's Heartland Lodge / Nebo, IL / (217)734-2526 Visit Heartland Lodge for legendary Pike County Illinois deer hunting, in one of the finest whitetail deer hunting lodges in the country. Heartland Lodge is located in the middle of incredible Illinois deer hunting country. Located between the Mississippi and Illinois River drainages, Heartland provides habitat that is perfect for large whitetail bucks. The four key ingredients to having a quality deer herd are all found at Harpole's deer hunting lodge. You must have genetics, food, habitat, and a good age structure to produce monster bucks and quality whitetail deer hunting. The genetics here in Illinois are the best in the country. The food and habitat could not be better. With a strict management program in place to preserve growth, Heartland has it all when hunting for incredible whitetail bucks. Illinois Hunting Adventures / Rushville, IL / (217)322-6618 Illinois Hunting Adventures offers the best Illinois trophy deer and turkey hunting on over 5,000 acres of private hunting farm land in Schuyler County, Illinois. Our Mission Statement is for you to have a safe and enjoyable deer hunt in Illinois with your family an/or friends. Located between Brown, Pike, Adams, McDonough, and Fulton counties, between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, we're right in the middle of the "Golden Triangle," making your trophy whitetail deer hunts enjoyable. Illinois' Ohio River Outfitters / Elizabethtown, IL / (618)287-7037 Ohio River Outfitters offers trophy whitetail deer hunting in the heart of Illinois deer hunting country. We are an Illinois Whitetail Outfitter located in the extreme Southeast portion of the state, right on the Ohio River. T/C Game Trails is directly across the river from us in Kentucky. Most of our deer hunts take place in Hardin County, which is considered to be Illinois' first and final frontier. A Quality Deer Management system has been in effect for the past 11 years. Our Illinois outfitting service was the first in the area to manage for world class whitetails. The time and effort put into managing for these trophy class whitetails has more than paid off for our clients. That is why we offer the best chance to harvest a trophy class whitetail in the state of Illinois. Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts / Simpson, IL / (618)672-4755 Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts is located in the southernmost part of Illinois in the fertile Ohio River Bottoms, also known as the deer capital of Illinois. We offer the ideal environment for harvesting trophy whitetails. The natural make-up of our land coupled with the extensive time and effort put into enhancing our property provides you with the best trophy hunting opportunity. Illinois Wildlife Connections / Newton, IL / (618)783-3131 Good nutrition and genetics combined with a little age is the key to Illinois trophy whitetail bucks. Illinois is one of the few states that can produce record book animals through the entire state. For Pope & Young bucks per square mile, Illinois leads the pack. Our opportunity rate for the past 4 years on a 120 inch buck or better at 40 yards or less is 80%. We live and work the habitat year round so we know the patterns and habits of the deer. Each hunter is allowed to take 1 doe and 1 buck. We do ask that the buck be a respectable deer, 125 inches or better. All of our land is archery only and has been under Quality Deer Management for years. Strut & Rut Hunting Lodge / Arenzville, IL / (217)997-5543 One of Illinois' best kept secrets, The Strut & Rut Hunting Lodge offers trophy white tail deer and turkey hunting in Western Illinois. Low hunting pressure in Morgan, Scott and Cass counties will provide hunters with an excellent hunting experience. Strut Rut is located across the river from Pike County. Just over 2 hours north of St. Louis, Missouri and mid-way between Springfield & Quincy, Illinois, we are easily accessible, yet wonderfully secluded on almost 5,000 private acres. Timberland Outfitters / Petersburg, IL / (217)632-7060 We are located in west central Illinois, the heart of trophy whitetail country. There is no doubt that one of the finest places in the world to hunt trophy whitetails is in Illinois. By consistently showing our knowledge & skill of the actual in-field hunting, we successfully place our hunters in productive locations. Our dedication, professionalism, & enthusiasm are critical essentials to the success at Timberland Outfitters. We also practice a sound & effective herd management process with a 130 P&Y restriction that assures us that our bucks mature to trophy size. Turkey Creek Lodge / Newton, IL / (217)683-2642 South central Illinois offers some of the best whitetail habitat in the country. Low hunting pressure, archery only, privately managed farms, along with high protein food plots. Strategically placed treestands provides you with the best opportunity at your trophy buck. Xtreme Management Hunts / New Canton, IL / (217)430-2695 Illinois Deer Hunting is provided on exclusive managed property which has been under strict trophy management for many years providing our hunters with high success on mature whitetail bucks. |
