WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
01-08-2002, 08:57 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: LeagueCity Texas USA
Posts: 6
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
IMB outfitters "Illinois Monster Bucks" on the web. Check them out. I know these guys personally and they are a no BS group that puts you on the deer with access to over 20K acres in three states. They are in Pike County Il. I recommend them. Darrin Bradley is the owner / outfitter.
God, Family and hunting, got to get your priorities strait!
God, Family and hunting, got to get your priorities strait!
01-08-2002, 09:55 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW PA USA
Posts: 7,220
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
Hi Erik,
Welcome to the board!
Our club has had wonderful success "doing it ourselves" in Pike and Adams county by taking the time to get to know the locals and leasing the properties ourselves. As far as outfitters go, get references references references from successful and unsuccessful hunters. The unsuccessful hunters are way more likely to be fair and objective!
Welcome to the board!
Our club has had wonderful success "doing it ourselves" in Pike and Adams county by taking the time to get to know the locals and leasing the properties ourselves. As far as outfitters go, get references references references from successful and unsuccessful hunters. The unsuccessful hunters are way more likely to be fair and objective!
01-08-2002, 11:39 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3,903
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
Harpoles Heartland Lodge in Pike county. My buddy went there a couple years ago and has nothing but great things to say about them. Thats unusual for someone who comes home empty handed. He said he seen more trophy class bucks in one week than he has his whole life. He said the food , lodging , hospitality and guide service were outstanding. They also encourage you to shoot a doe and if you do your name goes in a drawing for the next years hunt.
"Nocked,cocked & ready to rock"
"Nocked,cocked & ready to rock"
01-09-2002, 08:25 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Heaven IA USA
Posts: 2,597
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
I have never hunted with this outfitter but Hadley Creek Outfitters was recomended by a friend of mine. He didn't get anything when he hunted there but said he is going back the first chance he gets. Other than the weather not cooperating, he said everything else was top notch. This is from a guy who has hunted all over North America.
01-09-2002, 01:42 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elkview WV
Posts: 2,369
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
I can't tell you who's the best but I can tell you to stay away from D & G Outfitters in Pope county. I hunted with them last year and got shafted for $1200.00. I hunted 5 days and never saw a buck, not even a small one, and not very many does.
01-09-2002, 10:04 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Stanton PA USA
Posts: 2,213
RE: WHICH IS THE BEST ILLINOIS OUTFITTERS
brownie65, I have heard some really good things about bbcreek from some of the locals in Pike Co. As far as some others mentioned....my grandmother always told me that if you don`t have something nice to say, don`t say it. Every once in a while, I heed her advice, this is one of those times!
