Illinois Hunting Outfitter and Guide Reviews

Submit Date: Jan 4, 2012

Outfitter Review: The Hunt Club - Percy IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ron Doering

Hunter: Dustin Hanson

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I can't even begin to explain how amazingly awesome this outfitter is. I live in Northern IL and ave some incredible hunting spots, at least I ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 14, 2011

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters, Inc. - Petersburg IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Plattner

Hunter: Michael Anderson

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I don't see how you can beat this place. Ben and his guides bust their tail to make sure you are seeing deer and have an opportunity to take one ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Sep 14, 2011

Outfitter Review: Eagle Lakes Outfitters, Inc. - New Canton IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ted

Hunter: BUCK KILLER

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

HELLO, I ALSO HUNTED THIS PLACE FOR 3 YEARS! THIS WAS WHEN TED WAS JUST STARTING TO BE KNOWN...WHEN I FIRST GOT THERE IT ALL LOOKED VERY NICE ..THE ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Sep 14, 2011

Outfitter Review: Eagle Lakes Outfitters, Inc. - New Canton IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ted

Hunter: BUCK KILLER

Animals Hunted: not specified

HEY PPL I READ WHAT I WROTE AFTER BEING SO FUSTRATED BOUT THE HUNT AND EXPIERIENCE I HAD, I WANNA CLEAR UP THAT I PROBOBLY SHOULD NOT HAVE CALLED TED ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Apr 12, 2011

Outfitter Review: Hunters Roost Lodge - Franklin IL

Outfitter / Owner: John Bostic

Hunter: Wayne Smith

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

First of all, this was my first trip to Illinois. There was serveral things that really bothered me, but the one thing that really stood out was the ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 21, 2011

Outfitter Review: Backwoods Bowhunting - Virden IL

Outfitter / Owner: Robert Bettis

Hunter: Shane Crees

Animals Hunted: Elk

This is not a very professionally ran business. I would not recommend this outiftter based primarily on the fact that you are paying for a guided ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 5, 2011

Outfitter Review: The Quail Shed - Martinsville IL

Outfitter / Owner: Don Stephen

Hunter: Justin Porlier

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Had a good hunt at the quail shed. These guys work hard to get you on deer. The week I was there everyone was seeing bucks. I killed a great buck ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 24, 2011

Outfitter Review: Golden Triangle Whitetail - Orland Park IL

Outfitter / Owner: Michael Pavlick

Hunter: Shane Poore

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Was expecting a top of the line hunt when going to Illinois. Got to camp and it was pretty nice, had some huge deer mounted in the main building. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 20, 2011

Outfitter Review: Illinois Ohio River Outfitters - Elizabethtown IL

Outfitter / Owner: Wade Gibbons

Hunter: Tim Potter

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Let me start by saying I've hunted with outfitters across the country. Our group of five traveled to Illinois to find a decent camp, with two other ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 3, 2011

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek Outfitters - Barry IL

Outfitter / Owner: Stacey Ward

Hunter: John Costo

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I hunt with Hadley in 2009 for first and second shotgun season, I rebooked for 2011 but had to cancle. Stacey will not return call or e-mails and ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 1, 2011

Outfitter Review: Eagle Lakes Outfitters, Inc. - New Canton IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ted

Hunter: Art DeFusco

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I've had been Hunting with Eagle Lakes Outfitters Pike County Illinois for 9 yrs. I was one of the first Clients they had. Ted and his wife Tina ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 17, 2010

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters, Inc. - Petersburg IL

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Plattner

Hunter: radley grubbs

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This was my second hunt with Timberland Outfitters. I bowhunted for four days and hunted with a muzzleloader for the subsequent three days. I saw ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 7, 2010

Outfitter Review: Trophy Bowhunters - Ipava IL

Outfitter / Owner: Troy Hunter

Hunter: concerned hunter

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Area and Guides were good. Saw deer and some bucks. BUT when booked at show was lied to really bad. When checked in STILL getting lied to. Camp ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 23, 2010

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek Outfitters - Barry IL

Outfitter / Owner: Stacey Ward

Hunter: Alex Nadolski

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Hadley Creek Outfitters is the real deal, had an awesome hunt. Out of the 5 guys we had 4 of them took deer with the weather being terribly warm. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: May 11, 2010

Outfitter Review: Backwoods Whitetails - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Brett Homer

Hunter: Mark Locke

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This was my first and only guided hunt and I am going back this year as well. I had a great time and killed my biggest buck ever! Don't waste your ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: May 10, 2010

Outfitter Review: Backwoods whitetails - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Brett Homer

Hunter: Dennis Genarelli

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Great people, see big bucks and going back again this year.Food and accomodations ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: May 7, 2010

Outfitter Review: Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Brett Homer

Hunter: Nick Garder

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I have hunted with Backwoods Whitetails for several years. Each year we have taken home bucks. I would recommend this outfitter to anyone looking for ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 22, 2010

Outfitter Review: The Quail Shed - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Don Stephen

Hunter: Hobart Smith

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I hunted at The Quail Shed the second week of November 2009, and it was the best bowhunt I have ever been on. Almost every buck I saw was 140 inches ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 13, 2010

Outfitter Review: River To River Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Chris Shores

Hunter: Ryan Wilson

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Another successful year with Chris and Todd. Can't find harder working guides anywhere else in the country. Even with all the rain and the corn still ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 14, 2010

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Platner

Hunter: chip tamar

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I shot a 130 and the same night a 175 and a 183 were taken. Weather was very hot and then stormy rain but many large bucks wee ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 14, 2010

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Platner

Hunter: Craig Morrow

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I hunted during the last full week of archery season in November and had an awesome experience. First off, since my wife went along with me, we were ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 12, 2010

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Plattner

Hunter: Henry Passerini

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Fellow bow hunters: I have been on a quest for a P & Y buck for the past 8 years. I have bow hunted for 33 years. I have been to the bow zone in ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 28, 2009

Outfitter Review: Trophy Tracts - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Todd Chapman

Hunter: Neal Cannon

Animals Hunted: WHITETAIL

Took my best buck ever. Should have killed one bigger than that 2 days earlier but I messed it up. Saw 14 rack bucks in 6 days and tons of deer. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 27, 2009

Outfitter Review: Hunting Unlimited Inc - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Larry Hanold

Hunter: Ron duvall

Animals Hunted: whitetail

1.There is not one food plot. 2.The housing is terrible,dirty,old 1965 trailers with a foul odor of sewage. 3.There is a ton of 2 year old bucks ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 16, 2009

Outfitter Review: Performance Outdoors - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jake Roach

Hunter: Wesley Bedwell

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I had 3 opportunities and saw a Booner and took a 140 class buck home with ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 16, 2009

Outfitter Review: Crystal Creek Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Bob Hill

Hunter: John Ingram

Animals Hunted: white-tail deer

We hunted on a hog farm 35 miles from the "lodge". The stench was unreal. Dead hog carcasses littered the parking area. The farm was way over ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 15, 2009

Outfitter Review: The Country Lodge - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Duffy

Hunter: Craig Wiggins

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

The When I booked this hunt I was told over and over during the summer that I would be the only hunter in camp (along with my cameraman). When we ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 4, 2009

Outfitter Review: Coppers Creek Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Tom/Beau Carlson

Hunter: Brian

Animals Hunted: Deer

I researched the web for a quality outfitter to harvest a nice buck. Must say web site is much more impressive than the number and quality of deer ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 30, 2009

Outfitter Review: Rocky Branch Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Darrell Hafford

Hunter: Jonathan Gregory

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I went on this hunt in late October 2009 with a friend. In over 25 paid hunts I have been on, this one was by far the worst. In 4 days of bowhunting ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 15, 2009

Outfitter Review: Shawnee Hills - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Britt Williams

Hunter: Sam Welton

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Britt seems like a great guy. Staff was friendly, the accomodations were nice, guides were lazy, food was the best part. It was a little warm the ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 14, 2009

Outfitter Review: Trophy Class Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: RL Foster

Hunter: John Woodall

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I have hunted with RL for the past 5 years. No luck the first year. I have tagged out every year since. I have killed a 135' 120' 155' 152'. I ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jul 10, 2009

Outfitter Review: Rivers Bend Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Joe

Hunter: Mark

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I went to Rivers Bend in 2006 and had a good experience. There were a few things I was not happy about but overall it was a good experience. But we ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 26, 2009

Outfitter Review: Bucks Beware - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Tom Ware

Hunter: Scott Manifold

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Tom is a very ethical hunter/outfitter and runs a top notch outfit. I hunted with Bucks Beware for six days in November 2008. His stand locations ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 24, 2009

Outfitter Review: Trophy Class Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: RL Foster

Hunter: Ryan Scully

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

If you want to have a chance at a true IL giant, Trophy Class is a good bet. Hunting these farms will make you want to move to IL. With that being ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 23, 2009

Outfitter Review: Pike County Bucks - ILLinois

Outfitter / Owner: Dan Schipou

Hunter: Robert Disisdori

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Being I hunted across the US and Canada, this guy takes the cake.. He is thee worst outfitter I have ever hunted with.. Words I will use to describe ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 31, 2009

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Stacy Ward

Hunter: Gary Willmart

Animals Hunted: whitetail deer

IN over 50 years of hunting, it was my worst hunting experience. I was suppose to be on a fully guided hunt, but each morning I was driven to an ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 31, 2009

Outfitter Review: Midwest Bucks - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Lynn & Rick Davidson

Hunter: Jesse Ryder

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Lynn & Rick work hard to make sure everyone has a great hunt. There are lots of great bucks and I've taken two in three years. I would go back ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 2, 2009

Outfitter Review: Graham Outdoor Adventure - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Keith Graham

Hunter: Vinnie Grasso

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

This is a scam guide service-they do there best to keep you away from large deer in the area-stands are crap-locations are bad-and he limits his ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 20, 2009

Outfitter Review: Hunting Unlimited - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Larry Hanold

Hunter: Deborah Knoff

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

2008 I hunted in the end of October, this was my 8th year returning to Hunting Unlimited to Bowhunt. My friend accompanied me to Hunting Unlimited ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 20, 2009

Outfitter Review: Hunters Roost - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: John Bostic

Hunter: Tim Rowland

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Had bad weather and still saw a lot of deer. I killed a nice buck and then filled my doe tag. John has lived and hunted in the area his whole life ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 3, 2009

Outfitter Review: Midwest Whitetail Adventures - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Mark Knight

Hunter: Bryan Cox

Animals Hunted: Deer

These guys know how to kill giant bucks. I've shot 2 bucks in 2 years. The guides know the farms inside and out and they have 3000 continous acres in ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 2, 2009

Outfitter Review: Midwest Whitetail Adventures - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Mark Knight

Hunter: Darrell Joyce

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Our group consisted of 5 hunters in 2008. Three out of five killed; a 130, a 146, and a 154. Couldn't have asked for a more exciting hunt. We hunted ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 13, 2009

Outfitter Review: Timberland Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Ben Plattner

Hunter: stu mauney

Animals Hunted: WHITETAIL DEER

Booking agent Tony Ruggeri of Trophy Seekers Worldwide was the major problemn of this hunt. He sold the hunt as a "good opportunity to take a ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 13, 2009

Outfitter Review: Coppers Creek Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Beau/Tom Carlson

Hunter: SCOTT O'DELL

Animals Hunted: WHITETAIL

AFTER HUNTING 3 YEARS WITH BEAU AND TOM, WE FINALLY HAD A SLOW WEEK. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE BRUTAL WITH SINGLE DIGITS AND HIGH WINDS. MY DAD AND I ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 6, 2009

Outfitter Review: Zack's Whitetail Expeditions - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Michael Zachary

Hunter: Curt Meyer

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I was hunting for whitetails in Clark County. I archery hunted for five days and muzzleloader hunted for three days. I have hunted in several ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 15, 2008

Outfitter Review: Coppers Creek - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Tom/Beau Carlson

Hunter: Warren

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Let me first start off by saying this review is based on my experience solely. It is not meant to be a personal attack on any one person or entity. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 15, 2008

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Stacey Ward

Hunter: Taylor Williams

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

4th year and 4th review on this site. Stacey and his crew continue to impress me with the quality of ground and animals. Hunted a couple of weeks ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 11, 2008

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Stacy Ward

Hunter: Rodger Gant

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I went to Illinois and Hadley Creek Outfitters with pretty high expectations due to the Outdoor Channel exposure of this outfitter and their website ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 2, 2008

Outfitter Review: Clayton Hill Outfitter - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Don Taylor

Hunter: Steve Stewart

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

This was my second year to come to IL, and their are a lot of deer to hunt on this ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 25, 2008

Outfitter Review: Trophy Tracts - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Todd Chapman

Hunter: Phil Kelly

Animals Hunted: Whitetail deer

Todd stated he had several farms..over 900 acres. We were filming for a TV show...we booked 7 hunts, 3 bow hunts, 4 gun. Told us we would have one ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 19, 2008

Outfitter Review: Shawnee Hill - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: B Williams

Hunter: Curtis

Animals Hunted: White tale deer

16 to 18 hunters in camp and no one killed a deer. Only 5 125 class + bucks were seen all week that I was aware of from stands. Amount of hunting ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 13, 2008

Outfitter Review: River 2 River - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Todd Poe/Chris Shores

Hunter: Christopher Catena

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

We experienced afternoons into the 80's which shutdown what should of been good rut activity. All in camp during our week seen shooter bucks with 1 ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 4, 2008

Outfitter Review: Golden Triangle White Tail - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Pavlik

Hunter: Steve Nelson

Animals Hunted: White Tail

Mike is a nice guy and appeared to have a few repeat customers. So at one time, I think he ran a pretty good outfit. But this trip, even his repeat ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 31, 2008

Outfitter Review: River To River - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Chris Shores/Todd Poe

Hunter: Mike Benefield

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Cris & Todd have a first class operation. They take care of their hunters from the time you arrive till you leave. I did not get a buck, but saw ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Sep 8, 2008

Outfitter Review: CIO Outdoors - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Dick McCormick

Hunter: Mark Elliott

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Hunted the Grigsby Farm up in Cass County and loved it. Hunted last week of Oct. 2007 during a full moon. Saw 94 deer, 27 bucks with 7 being ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Aug 28, 2008

Outfitter Review: Harpole's Heartland Lodge - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Gary Harpole

Hunter: Daniel Hodges

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

We went on an early season hunt in Oct 07. It was extremly hot but the deer moved pretty good. The guides went out of their way to put us on deer. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Aug 21, 2008

Outfitter Review: Midwest Whitetail Adventures - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Mark knight

Hunter: Troy waterman

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I went on the late muzzleoader hunt when your not supposed to see alot of bucks but i saw multiple bucks of all sizes from 120-150 these guys have ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 22, 2008

Outfitter Review: Eagle Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Toby Stay

Hunter: Lawrence Willey

Animals Hunted: whitetail deer

Out of 5 different outfitters that I have been to in IL these guys are the best. Stands are placed so that you will kill deer be it gun or bow. i sat ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Apr 28, 2008

Outfitter Review: Trophy Class Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: R.L. Foster

Hunter: Scott Alberda

Animals Hunted: Trophy Whitetail

R.L. and his staff of professional guides did a great job on my hunt over the first week of Nov 2007. Although I was not successful. I did ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 31, 2008

Outfitter Review: Illinois Trophy Bowhunters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Steve Phelps

Hunter: Travis Wayne Dalton

Animals Hunted: Whitetail deer

Hunted 2 years with this outfitter. First year I killed the biggest buck of my life in the first 30 minutes of my hunt. Second year I did not kill ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 25, 2008

Outfitter Review: Butler Farms Outdoor Adventures - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Don/Sandie

Hunter: Rick Phillips

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I bow hunted at the Butler's Halloween week 2007 and had a darn good time. This is not a guided hunt, you actually get to hunt! What I mean is you ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 1, 2008

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Stacy Ward

Hunter: Shane Ellison

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

This was the first year we hunted with this outfitter. Came in with high expectations based upon advertising, some references and web site, but was ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 21, 2008

Outfitter Review: The Bottoms - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jeff Williams

Hunter: Glenn Evers

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Before I booked this hunt I read a nice article in a hunting Mag. about this outfitter and was expecting much more. I am not saying he doesnt have ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 14, 2008

Outfitter Review: Illinois Xtreme Whitetails - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Robin Welch

Hunter: Kevin Davis

Animals Hunted: whitetail

I bought this hunt at a show in Mobile, Al. I've always wanted to hunt in Pike county and did I ever get my wish. I showed up a the lodge in Baylen, ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 11, 2008

Outfitter Review: Timber Oaks - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Tom Remley

Hunter: Jeff Hummel

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I went to this outfitter in late October. The guides did not know much and didnt seem too real interested. The guides took us the day before hunting ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 9, 2008

Outfitter Review: Hunting Unlimited - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Larry Hanold

Hunter: NICK TROTTA

Animals Hunted: WHITE TAIL DEER

I HUNTED WITH LARRY TWO YEARS,FIRST A GUIDE FROM A COLLEGE IN NEW ENGLAND, HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT HE WAS DOING PLUS HE WAS DRINKING ON THE JOB, I TALKED ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 25, 2008

Outfitter Review: Springview Acres - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Rahe

Hunter: Jason Gibson

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Mike runs a great camp. His hunts are semi guided and supplemented with aerial photos, topo maps, and any information on recent/historical deer ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 23, 2008

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Stacey Ward

Hunter: Taylor Williams

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

This was my 3rd hunt with Hadley Creek and my third review on this site. Three years in a row with lousy weather and the deer movement was still ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 18, 2008

Outfitter Review: Bowhunting Whitetails - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Craig Neace

Hunter: Gerald Ezell

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Craig runs an outfit that is a reasonably priced alternative to having your hand held, walked to your stand and told not to move type hunt. he gives ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 3, 2008

Outfitter Review: Illinois Wildlife Connections - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Ryan Michl

Hunter: David Long

Animals Hunted: Whitetail deer

4 of us went to Illinois Wildlife Connections towards the end of December. All of us went into this hunt just wanting to see a shooter buck. Ryan's ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 2, 2008

Outfitter Review: Trophy Class Outfitters - ILLINOIS

Outfitter / Owner: RL

Hunter: Anthony Finn

Animals Hunted: WHITETAIL

THE MOTEL BOOKED FOR US BY THE OUTFITTER WAS SO FILHTY I HAD TO BUY A SHOWER CURTAIN AT WALMART AND CUT IT INTO PIECES TO PUT ON THE BATHROOM ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 27, 2007

Outfitter Review: CIO Outdoors - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Dick McCormick/Leo Smith

Hunter: Sam Allen

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I booked two hunts, my dad and I, with Dick McCormick to hunt the Jersey farm, this farm was recommended by both him and Leo Smith. After hearing all ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 20, 2007

Outfitter Review: Common Thread Farms - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Bill Manning

Hunter: Mason Burger

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

The hunt was amazing, amount of deer was ungodly, saw a 120 class buck, a 110 class buck, a 140 class buck, and approximately 115 does. The owners ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 16, 2007

Outfitter Review: Rodhouse Rut-N-Strut - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Rodhouse

Hunter: Joseph Batel

Animals Hunted: white Tail

I guess they were under staffed. Our guide told us that he was only there a few weeks, because they were short handed. Tiny little tree stands. No ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 10, 2007

Outfitter Review: The Bottoms - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jeff Williams

Hunter: Matt Pace

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

My buddy and I Bow hunted in 11/07. I wont say that the hunting property isnt good because I know and can see from pictures that the bottoms has very ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 4, 2007

Outfitter Review: Pine Lodge Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Pampe

Hunter: Mike Bradshaw

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This was a semiguided hunt with my son and 2 son in laws. Everyone saw shooter bucks and I killed a nice 10 pointer. Mike is very easy to work with ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Dec 3, 2007

Outfitter Review: Butler Farms Outdoor Adventures - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Don/Sandie Butler

Hunter: Kevin Robison

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I have hunted the first shotgun season with this outfitter for the last 3 years and only returned the third year because my father's hunt was half ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 26, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jared Jackson

Hunter: myles gibson

Animals Hunted: whitetail deer

Have been on many guided hunts. This hunt by far was the worse. I would not encourage anyone to book with this outtfitter.I ONLY SAW ONE FOUR POINT ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 22, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Jarrod Jackson

Hunter: John Masgalas

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Seven of us went to the 3 day shotgun hunt. None of us killed a 130" or better buck. I did not see anything with antlers. In the entire camp ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 17, 2007

Outfitter Review: Golden Triangle - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Pavlick

Hunter: chris

Animals Hunted: White Tail Deer

Our hunt was a bow hunt. Our land (we were stuck on) was garbage. The stand are 40-50 yards off the trails, the guides hunt wind driection ONLY and ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 9, 2007

Outfitter Review: Central Illinois Outfitters - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Dick McCormick

Hunter: Mitch Mauldin

Animals Hunted: whitetail

Hunted the Grigsby farm which is 15,000 acres+- / All hunters draw for the section that they will hunt, no exceptions / All sections hold quality ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Nov 5, 2007

Outfitter Review: Midwest Whitetail Adventures - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Mark Knight

Hunter: Ron Abbey

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

14 hunters in camp and only 4 shooters seen over 5 days. Last week of October and ryt was not in full effect but with 14 hunters you expect to at ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 8, 2007

Outfitter Review: River to River Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Chris Shores/Todd Poe

Hunter: Carl Helman

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

It was most of the time and the deer had a hard time moving with the heat. We saw many nice deer and quite a few shooters. Our group of hunters had ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Oct 8, 2007

Outfitter Review: Hadley Creek - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Stacey Ward

Hunter: Steve Orr

Animals Hunted: whitetail

My first year was exciting and I did harvest a 145 class deer, the accomodations were comforable and the staff and guides ran a tight ship and on ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Aug 5, 2007

Outfitter Review: Springview Acres - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Rahe

Hunter: Jeff Baker

Animals Hunted: Deer

Mike runs a do-it-yourself operation. He shows you the farms and gives you stand placement ideas but you hand your own stands. Accomadations are ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jul 22, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - ILLINOIS

Outfitter / Owner: MATT FANTZ

Hunter: JEFF STEELE

Animals Hunted: LARGE MONSTA WHITETAILS

I HUNTED WITH MATT FOR 4 OR 5 YRS. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT IS IN ONE WORD BUT, IF I DO IT IS TOTALLYEXCELLENT. MATT FANTZ IS A TOP NOTCH GUY, I ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jul 9, 2007

Outfitter Review: Performance Outdoors - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jake Roach

Hunter: John Tondra

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

Did not kill, but i was hold out for 150 and above. I missed a giant at 32 yards...this is a class A operation and would reccomend if you want to ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 30, 2007

Outfitter Review: Timber Oaks - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Tom Remely

Hunter: P.Sheridan

Animals Hunted: white tail

Took 3 guys to Timber Oak. We seen two shooters during out hunt. The one I see was 300 yards away. We didn't see many deer @ all. They sent me a ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 22, 2007

Outfitter Review: Performance Outdoors - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Jacob Roach

Hunter: DAVE MARTIN

Animals Hunted: whitetail deer

VERY POOR ACCOMODATIONS, NO COOK AT CAMP 18 YEAR OLD GUIDES NO EXPERIENCE GUIDING! TOLD BY MULTIPLE GUIDES THAT THE STANDS WERE OVERHUNTED WEEK AFTER ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jun 14, 2007

Outfitter Review: River to River Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Todd Poe/Chris Shores

Hunter: Jeff Warner

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

River to River showed me a hunt of a lifetime. I really enjoyed the people as much as the Trophy Buck I brought home. That was an experience I hope ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: May 27, 2007

Outfitter Review: Trophy Bowhunters of Illinois - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Vic Eltora / Troy Hunter

Hunter: Scott Fisher

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This was my first hunt through an outfitter. Vic is probably the most honest and down to earth person that I have ever met. The guide put us right ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: May 1, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitter Plus - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Fantz

Hunter: Chuck Bell

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

I have hunted with illinois outfitters plus for 2 years. In 2006, I took 6 hunters to camp and 5 out of the 6 killed bucks ranging from 135-165. ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 7, 2007

Outfitter Review: Bucks Beware - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Tom Ware

Hunter: Brian Bloom

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

We hunted a 5 day semi-guided archery hunt 10/29 - 11/3/06. This was the closest to a fully guided hunt that I have been on. Daily contact with ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Mar 6, 2007

Outfitter Review: HoneyHole Outfitters - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Jim Clendenny

Hunter: Corey

Animals Hunted: Whitetail deer

Jim Clendenny and his brother Mike are very nice guys. They were honest and upfront in telling our group that only 2 or 3 of us would get a shot @ a ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 7, 2007

Outfitter Review: Trophy Bow Hunters of Illinois - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Vic Eltora / Troy Hunter

Hunter: Kevin Hansen

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This hunt was the worst guided hunt I have ever been on. We went out in April to scout and have stands pre-hung prior to the hunt. None of the stands ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 6, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Fantz

Hunter: Joseph Cservak

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

This was my second year with Matt.Both years were very good.I saw alot of big deer both years.But this year I shot my biggest deer to date.There was ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Feb 6, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - Il

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Fantz

Hunter: Garry Rhodes

Animals Hunted: Whitetail

This was my 9th year coming to Illinois for Trophy Whitetail. I've been to several outfitters in the past 5 years due to my outfitter moving and it ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 26, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Fantz

Hunter: John Marley

Animals Hunted: deer

This was my first year on this hunt. The weather was in the single digit temps., snow and windy and I still saw 31 deer and 3 shooter bucks on the ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 23, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - IL

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Frantz

Hunter: Marc Cutinella

Animals Hunted: whitetails

`06 was my second trip out to matt. Don, my guide, sat me in a stand,my first afternoon, where i hunted the last afternoon last year. after about an ... Join now to read reviews

Submit Date: Jan 17, 2007

Outfitter Review: Illinois Outfitters Plus - Illinois

Outfitter / Owner: Matt Fantz

Hunter: Dennis Hanners

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

I have hunted with Matt for 4 years now and have always had a great hunt. This year was the toughest year so far. The weather was very warm for the ... Join now to read reviews

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