This is Illinois' premiere whitetail outfitter, offering high-quality archery and limited firearms hunts on over 30,000 acres of prime whitetail deer habitat in what may be the premier big-buck hunting area in the U.S. - Pike and Adams Counties, Illinois. The hunting areas are a carefully managed blend of 70% timber and 30% agricultural, with more than 3,500 acres dedicated to food plots specifically for the deer. The small (2-5 acres) food plots are strategically located and are a key part of their ability to retain quality, resident deer herds. The outfitter's hunting grounds have been under a Quality Deer Management program for years and they enforce a 140 P&Y point harvest minimum.
Bowhunting is from treestands (now close to 4,000 high-quality portable and ladder stands)... muzzleloaders hunt from tree and ground stands.
The outfitter offers early season, rut and late season archery hunts. Early season hunt success is good and the extensive use of food plots make the late December, early January hunts productive. A limited number of firearm hunts are offered.
Accommodations are excellent in four new comfortable lodges. Quality equipment, knowledgeable guides and excellent meals make for an enjoyable hunt.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Hadley Creek Outfitters is beyond a doubt the premier Illinois outfitter for free ranging trophy whitetails. They book up completely each year. Because of this we have changed the way we work with them (from handling their marketing on trade to cash), which means for the forseeable future that we will not be able to sell their hunts at the discounted price. If you wish to book a Hadley Creek hunt please contact them directly at 217-335-3804 or through their website at www.hadleycreek.com.
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