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Our Top 10 Hunting Lodges in the American Backcountry

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Hunting lodges have experienced a renewal in popularity of late, if not because of the activities offered there, then for the amenities and opportunities for outdoor exploration that continue to improve. Families interested in staying at a hunting lodge can expect horseback rides for the kids, swimming pools, and daily activities to keep the whole family entertained. Adults seeking some time away from the little ones can find at any lodge on this list a variety of ways to escape the day-to-day craziness, whether it be taking a guided fly fishing trip, going bird hunting on some of the best land in the country, or indulging in the high quality cuisine that’s offered across the board. Whether you’re visiting for company, solitude, or to reconnect with your wilder side, hunting lodges are no longer just for hunting, they’re for hiking, fishing, relaxing, and, above all, getting outside.

10 Hunting Lodges For Cabin Camping in the American Backcountry

While there are a few longtime staples on this list of our favorite hunting lodges, many of these American backcountry havens have revamped their offerings, from guided hunting and fishing excursions to ATV adventures to five-star cuisine and spa accommodations. It’s like glamping, only better.

1. Broken Arrow Lodge —Alder, MT

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Located out of Alder, Montana, the Broken Arrow lodge sponsors guided trips for bow hunting, elk hunting, rifle hunting, and mountain lion hunting, all located in the expansive Montana backcountry. Visitors pay for guided trips between 3 – 5 days (4 – 6 nights), and the Broken Arrow Lodge provides luxurious backcountry accommodations, including wall tents, wood stoves, carpeted floors, and full bathroom and shower amenities.

There are few backcountry “camping” experiences that will match the Broken Arrow’s attention to detail and expertise in the field. Trips are available throughout the year, and vary depending on weather conditions and hunting restrictions for the area. For hunters who also wield a fly rod, the Broken Arrow Lodge offers guided fly fishing trips as well.

2. Grey Cliffs Ranch —near Bozeman, MT

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Another Montana staple, this lodge is located in the cinema-famous Madison River Valley, most commonly known as the setting for the iconic film “ A River Runs Through It ”. With a variety of offerings, from bird hunting to fly fishing, this hunting lodge is tough to beat, as it combines the luxury of a well-established lodge with the excitement and ruggedness of the Montana wilderness. Located on over 5,200 acres of landscape, the opportunities for guests here abound, and guide-optional hunting means that visitors can take to the fields at their leisure. Not to mention the food!

3. Three Forks Ranch —Wyoming/Colorado Border

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This Colorado hunting lodge offers over 50,000 acres of private hunting grounds, including large populations of deer, elk, and antelope. During the early fall, populations of elk have been known to grow in this region up to 6,000 head, solidifying its position as one of the premier hunting lodges in the Wyoming / Colorado region. Along with offering prime access to otherwise private land, guests at the Three Forks can enjoy the five-star amenities such as the pool, fine dining, and an array of spa services. Despite its location in the backcountry, this hunting lodge is no stranger to the comforts of luxury.

4. Flying B Ranch —near Kamiah, ID

Slightly more rustic than its luxurious counterparts, Flying B Ranch is tucked away in Lawyer’s Canyon in Northern Idaho, just outside of the little town of Kamiah. Flying B offers world-class hunting trips, including guides and services that have been endorsed by Orvis both as a Wingshooting Lodge of the Year and an official, Orvis-approved Fly-Fishing Lodge. With access to over 700,000 acres of Nez Pearce and Clearwater National Forest land, guests are given the chance to access some of the best backcountry in the world.

5. Harpole’s Heartland Lodge —near Nebo, IL

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Specializing in whitetail deer hunting, upland bird hunting, and waterfowl hunting, Harpole’s Heartland Lodge is a perfect place in the midwest for a hunting excursion or a quick backcountry vacation. Set in the rustic backcountry of Pike County, Illinois, this hunting lodge offers far more than its hunting services, and regularly hosts guests for weddings, group outings, and other large-scale events. Its bed and breakfast-style amenities make staying there a breeze, even if you’re not hunting. With opportunities for horseback riding, ATV-ing, mountain biking, and hiking, this Mississippi River Valley gem is a great option for all types of hunters and outdoors enthusiasts.

6. Brush Creek Ranch & French Creek Sportsman’s Club—near Saratoga, WY

This Western backcountry resort is a trademark hunting lodge situated in the gorgeous Saratoga, Wyoming. At the base of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Brush Creek offers an array of activities for guests, including the incredible French Creek Sportsmen’s Club. Located on just over 15,000 acres of land, the guided hunting trips out of French Creek include game and bird hunting as well as world-class fly-fishing. Its location grants access to some of the most varied land of any hunting lodge in the country, allowing hunters and eager sportsmen to enjoy the outdoors in innumerable ways.

7. Libby Camps —Millinocket Lake, ME

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One of the only east coast hunting lodges on our list, Libby Camps is set on the beautiful Millinocket Lake, home to hunters and anglers alike looking for their next big catch. The central lodge at the Libby is primarily suited for fly fishermen, though its hunting amenities are certainly nothing to shake a stick at. The lodge provides access and guided trips to the North Maine Woods, home to over 3.5 million (yes, million) acres of land and one of the largest grouse populations in the entire United States. In addition to that, visitors may also hunt black bears or moose, depending on the year, and Libby is a proud owner of records in both of those species. The amenities at Libby camps are slightly more rustic than the “luxury” backcountry hunting lodges on our list, offering small log cabins with wood-burning stoves, which surround the main lodge complete with its tall stone fireplace and group dining area.

8. Honey Brake —Larto, LA

As hunting lodges go, Honey Brake is world-class. Guests staying at Honey Brake have the opportunity to test their wingshooting skills in one of the largest flyway convergences in the country. Both the Central and Mississippi migratory patterns converge over Honey Brake, making it a wingshooter’s paradise. For those not interested in the birds, the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area, located just adjacent to the 20,000 acre hunting area, provide ample opportunities whitetail deer and wild boar hunting as well. Looking for the amenities? The 13,000 square-foot lodge looks over Larto Lake, and offers 5-star meals full of rich, southern seafood delights.

9. Deer Creek Lodge —Sebree, KY

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A premier bird-hunting destination, Deer Creek Lodge is a haven for hunters and anglers alike located in Sebree, Kentucky. This southern backcountry lodge offers some of the best bird-hunting in the south, complete with guided trips and one-fee, no limit quail hunts that attract a large number of visitors each season. Other options include turkey hunts, pheasant hunts, and duck hunts. With three different lodges to choose from, the accommodations are perfect for groups of all sizes and preferences, including both the lakeside lodge and the renowned, Orvis-endorsed wingshooting lodge. Planning to leave hunting for the birds? The nearby Deer Creek Lake is a trophy bass fishing paradise, with 10-pounders that’ll regularly crush your topwaters, flies, and subsurface lures.

10. Joshua Creek —near Waring, TX

The 2018 Orvis Endorsed wingshooting lodge of the year, Joshua Creek is tucked away just 45 minutes north of San Antonio. With acres of land winding across the Guadalupe River and Joshua Creek, the hunting grounds here provide excellent access to a variety of terrain. Joshua Creek is unique in that it is one of a handful of hunting lodges to offer European-style pheasant shooting as well as quail, duck, and dove hunting on a seasonal basis. Apart from hunting, Joshua Creek offers several different cabins for larger parties and single guests to stay in, each of which features top-of-the-line amenities and rustic ranch decor.

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All Inclusive Packages at Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch

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Our Hunt Guarantee

Although our success rates are extremely high for harvesting your trophy (nearly 100%), we can't guarantee that every hunter will harvest their trophy. If you don't shoot any game (harvest or wound), you will not pay a trophy fee. All you pay for is the lodging, meals, transportation around the ranch, and guides fees which are all included in the hunt package fee for each hunt. 

Trophy Elk Hunt Packages

Our 2023-24 trophy elk packages include five star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights . Your hunt package includes delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650ea).   The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee of $150. 

HUNT PACKAGE FEES:  Non-refundable fee whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses. Trophy fees are in addition to the Package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.

• Individual Package:    $2500 plus the trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free
• Group Package (5 or more hunters):    $2200 per hunter plus the trophy fees.

Non-Hunter Additional Guest: $500/night

Trophy Elk Fees:

• Under 320" gross B&C score - $7,000
• Elk 320" to under 350" gross B&C score - $9,500
• Elk 350" to under 375" gross B&C score - $11,500
• Elk 375" to under 400" gross B&C score - $14,500
• Elk 400" and up gross B&C score - $15,000 plus $100 for each inch above 400"

* In the case of irretrievable wounded animals, full price must be paid based on the gross B & C score. We do our best to recover any shot game, but can not guarantee the recovery of all wounded game.

One wild hog is available for a processing fee of $300.

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar, or 15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20% of the total hunt. Please use a separate check or cash. 

BOOKING A HUNT

*Once dates are scheduled, $2000 deposit is required to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

Anchor Point Properties, LLC

2215 Indian Sky Lane

Newbury Park, CA 91320

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or additional fees are due at the end of the hunt.

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Trophy Whitetail Hunt Packages

Our 2023-24 trophy whitetail packages includes five star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights. Your hunt package includes delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. Additional days can be added if desired ($650 ea). The hunt includes field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist/game processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with the local taxidermist will incur an additional $150 fee.

Hunt Package Fees:  

Non-refundable fee whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses. Trophy fees are in addition to the Package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.

• Individual Package:    $2500 plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free. 
• Non-Hunter Additional Guests: $500/night

Trophy Whitetail Fees:

• Doe - $800 
• Management Bucks 3+ year old, under 130", and 8 points or less - $2500;  September and October Early Season Management - $2200
• Bucks 130" to under 150" gross B&C score - $6500
• Bucks 150" to under 175" gross B&C score - $8500
• Bucks 175" to under 200" gross B&C score - $10,500
• Bucks 200" and up gross B&C score - $12,500 plus $100 for each inch above 200"

* In the case of irretrievable wounded animals, full price must be paid based on the gross B & C score. We do our best to recover any shot game, but can not guarantee the recovery of all wounded game.

Semi-guided Management Day Hunts:  

• $750 per day ranch fee (does not include lodging or meals) plus the management trophy fee

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or  12 chukar,  or  15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or any additional fees are due at the end of the hunt. 

Buffalo Hunting Packages

Hunt Mill Hollow Bison Hunts 2023-24. The hunts will include meals & lodging for 1 day and 1 night. Additional day/night(s) can be added for $650 per day/night.

Trophy Bull - $8000

Mature Bull - $6500

Management Meat Hunt - cow, heifer, or yearling bull - $3800/bison

*If blood is drawn (bull is wounded), there will be a trophy fee.

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per gun (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar, or 15 quail per gun, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

*Once dates are scheduled, $2000 deposit is require to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

Wild Hog Hunt Packages (2023 update)

ALL PACKAGES ARE 2 NIGHT MINIMUM - Package fees include lodging; food, snacks, and drinks; transportation around the ranch; recovery, gutting/skinning, quartering your hogs "Ranch Processing" ; storage of your meat in a walk-in cooler prior to your trip home. 

2 HOGS/hunter are included in all packages. Additional hogs will a have fee of $300  each

1)  Individual Package:   2-night minimum lodging - $1600 includes meals and game processing for up to 2 hogs.

    Additional nights - $650/day-night

    Non-hunting spouse or child sharing hunter's room - $75/night

2) Group (5 or more hunters) Package:   2-night minimum lodging - $1400/guest, includes transportation around the ranch, meals, and game processing for up to 2 hogs/guest

Additional nights - $650/guest/night

Non-hunting spouse or family sharing the hunter's room  -  $75/night

Non-Hunter Guest:   Additional Non-hunter Room - $500/room/night

Individual Single Day-Only Ranch Passes:    $800 per day, No trophy fees, includes transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing" for 1 hog; Ranch processing fee for additional hog(s) - $300 each.

Wild hogs can be harvested in addition to any Whitetail Deer, Axis Deer, Elk, or Bison Trophy hunts or recreational package 

Your guides, lodge staff, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group (preferred). The gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20% of the total hunt cost. Please use a separate check or cash.

*Once dates are scheduled, a $1000 deposit for individual hunters ($3000 total for group hunts) is required to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. 

Axis Deer Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Axis Deer herd for the last few years. Our 2023-24  Trophy Axis Deer package (beginning and ending in April) includes your stay at a five-star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights .   Your stay will include delicious meals, drinks, and snacks.

HUNT PACKAGE FEES:     The hunt package fee is charged whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses.  Trophy fees are in addition to the package cost, but if you do not draw blood, there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.  The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee. 

Individual Hunt Package Fee:   (2023-24) $2500 plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free

Group Package (5 or more hunters): (2023-24)  $2200 per hunter plus the trophy fees.

Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650 each).

Individual Day-Only Ranch Passes:    $800/day/person, includes guide, transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing.

AXIS DEER TROPHY FEES:

• Buck in hard antler and less than 30" - $4200
• Buck in velvet (any smaller size) or hard horned 30" to under 32"- $4800
• Buck in velvet or hard horned 32" and under 34" - $5400
• Buck in velvet or hard horn 34" and over - $5500 plus $500 per inch 
• Axis doe - $1200

* In the case of irretrievable wounded animals, the full trophy fee must be paid. We do our best to recover any shot game, but cannot guarantee the recovery of all wounded game.

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or additional fees are due at the end of the hunt. 

Fallow Deer Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Fallow deer herd for the last few years. Our 2023-24 Trophy Fallow Deer package (beginning and ending in April) includes your stay at a five-star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights .   Your stay will also include delicious meals, drinks, and snacks. 

HUNT PACKAGE FEES:     The hunt package fee is charged whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses.   Trophy fees  are in addition to the package cost, but if you do not draw blood, there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.  The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee. 

Individual Hunt Package Fee:   (2023-24) $2500 each plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free

Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650/hunter).

Individual Day-Only Ranch Passes:    $800/day/person, includes transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing.

FALLOW DEER TROPHY FEES:

• Fallow Buck - $4800
• Fallow Doe - $1600

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar,  or 15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20% of the total hunt. Please use a separate check or cash.

Aoudad Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Aoudad herd.  We are finally ready to begin our Aoudad hunts in May 2021. 

HUNT PACKAGE FEES: Our 2023-24 Aoudad package (pricing beginning and ending in April) for a 3 day/4 night hunt is $2500.  This fee covers your stay at the ranch at our five-star lodge, guides, and other expenses. Your stay will include delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. The hunt package fee is incurred whether an animal is harvested or not. Trophy fees are in addition to the package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.  The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee. 

Additional days/nights: can be added if desired - $650/night/hunter.

Aoudad Trophy Fees:

Rams less than 30" - $4400

Rams 30" to under 32" - $4800

Rams over 32" - $5200

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant fall/winter wing-shoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar,  or 15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or other additional fees are due at the end of the hunt. 

Luxury Quail Hunting Packages

Field Hunt (15 quail per person, includes lunch) - $600 per person

Full Day Field Hunt with overnight stay (30 quail per person with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - $1550 per person

Additional Quail - $20/bird

Additional Pheasant - $30/bird

Additional Chukar - $25/bird

Additional Nights lodging - $650/night

Dog Handler/dog: Half day - $100;  Full day - $150 per day

Non-Hunter Additional Room: $500/room/night

Non-hunting spouse in the same room:   Free!

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The total gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20%. Please use a separate check or cash.

*Once dates are scheduled, $600/gun deposit is require to reserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt. Make checks payable to:

Guided Pheasant Hunting Packages

Pheasant Half Day Hun t (10 birds/person) - $600 per person

Pheasant Full Day Hunt with overnight stay (Includes 20 birds, breakfast, lunch, and dinner) -  $1550 per person

Additional Pheasant - 1-10 birds - $30/bird

Additional Chukar - 1-10 birds - $25/bird

Additional Quail - 1-10 birds - $20/bird

Additional Night Lodging - $650 per person

Dog Handler/dog:  Half day- $100;   Full day - $150

Non Hunter Additional Room: $500/room/night

Non hunting spouse in the same room:   Free!

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The total gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20%.

*Once dates are scheduled, $500/gun deposit is require to preserve a date for all hunts. Make checks payable to:

Guided Chukar Hunting Packages

One Half Day Field Hunt (12 birds per person) - $600 per person

Full Day Field Hunt (24 birds per person, includes lunch) - $900 per person

Full Day Field Hunt with overnight stay (20 birds per person with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - $1550 per person

Dog Handler/dog: Half day - $100   Full day - $150/day

**Not Included In The Packages**

Transportation to or from the ranch: The ranch is located just southeast of Stilwell, Oklahoma. If you need to get picked up at a local commercial airport (Fayetteville, AR  -1.5hrs; Fort Smith, AR - 1hr; or Tulsa, OK - 2hrs), there will be an additional charge of $500 round trip (maximum of 3 passengers).

Oklahoma Hunting Licenses:                                                                                                                                              During the Oklahoma deer hunting season, you are required to purchase an Oklahoma Resident Annual Hunting License, a Nonresident Fiscal-Year License, or a Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License. If you are hog hunting outside of the state deer hunting season, you are not required to purchase an Oklahoma Hunting License. www.oklahomawildlifedepartment/licensing 

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The total gratuity is customarily between 10% to 20%. 

Alcoholic beverages: BYOB except for trophy elk, deer, and bison hunts

Taxidermy: There are several local taxidermists that can do beautiful whitetail deer, elk, and wild boar mounts, or you can bring your trophy home to your own taxidermist. 

Additional meat processing: Arrangements can also be made with a local meat processor for complete processing, packaging, and shipping of meat. 

Maps: If you are going to go off into the woods, it is a good idea to go on-line to  OnX Maps . You can download Oklahoma or the ranch area to save for offline mapping. Your GPS on any smartphone will work offline with an OnX map. Cell reception is best with Verizon.

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*Once dates are scheduled, deposit is required to preserve a date for all hunts and events. Deposits required are listed with each package. Make checks payable to:

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C Lazy U Ranch: Luxury Big Game Hunting Lodge

The C Lazy U Ranch is nestled in the beautiful Colorado mountains near Rocky Mountain National Park. With over 20,000 acres of varied mountain terrain for hunting, the ranch is home to healthy herds of elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope.

C Lazy U , an all-inclusive, year-round guest ranch offers the best of both worlds: high-class amenities and down-home experiences, with luxurious cabins, gourmet meals, and world class service. The outfitting experience is designed to accommodate many hunting interests, from the die-hard hunter to the family hunting experience, we flex to fit your hunting needs.

We operate in a fair-chase environment on predominately private land complimented with 1,000's of acres of private land on the ranch boundaries.

Our goal is to make you leave wanting more, which is backed by our 80% rebooking rate.

Lodge Amenities

We blend world-class guided hunting trips with the comforts of a luxury guest ranch – and families of hunters are very welcome at the C Lazy U ; your spouse and children will never be bored while the hunters are out on the range.

• Luxurious lodging in well-appointed cabin suites
• Three gourmet meals each day, prepared farm-to-table style by our executive chef
• An expertly curated wine list and an extensive beer and liquor selection
• Abundant non-hunting activities such as fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more
• Access to the award-winning Lazy You Spa

With so many things to do, C Lazy U Ranch is one of the best hunting locations that are fun for the family.

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Legacy Ranch member of the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association

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C Lazy U is a regular Top Ten Winner

Ranked #2 by Food & Wine's Global Tastemakers

Consistently in the Top 10 Colorado Resorts

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5.0 rating on TripAdvisor over 280 reviews

Chosen as one of the finest fly fishing lodges in the world by Gene Kilgore

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• Whitetail Deer Hunting
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Whether planning an individual hunt or a corporate event, Buck Horn Ranch has the staff to make you hunt a success. Enjoy 100-mile views and 5-star accommodations on all of our hunting packages.

We provide trophy whitetail hunts to a limited number of clients. we take pride in giving our clients a high level of personal customer service and seek to create lifelong memories as opposed to just another trophy., hunting packages include the following:.

• Professional One on One Guide
• Hunt from our NEW Top of the Line Monster Deer Blinds
• Transportation to/from Field
• 5-star Lodging
• Gourmet Meals 
• Use of Gun Range (20 to 300-yard targets)
• Field Dressing and Cold Storage of Game
• Ranch Tours
• Trophy Bass Fishing (catch and release)
• Bow and Pistol hunting Available
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Refreshments, and Snacks
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Welcome to Five Oaks, an exclusive hunting lodge in this country’s premier waterfowl hunting region. Think of Five Oaks as your own impeccably appointed lodge, but better: When you treat your guests to the singular experience of duck hunting on more than 6,000 acres of flooded timber and rice fields located in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, our expert staff takes care of everything for you, from menu planning to license, leaving you free to enjoy cherished time with your special guests—who will be the only guests here.

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By RuMert September 16, 2020 in Fossil Hunting Trips

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Today I’ll show you yet another distinct fossil hunting location within the city limits. It’s situated in the south-east in the direct vicinity of the Moscow ring road (city and regional border). The outcrops are located on the banks of the shallow Shmelovka (Shmelyevka) river, effectively a small fordable creek.

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The location is rather depressive, attractive to crows and people with barbecue/alcohol/garbage dumping addictions. Most photos will probably contribute to that depressive feeling, but it’s mainly because they were taken last snowless winter

It looks different with snow and full of overgrown vegetation in summer, effectively a patch of wilderness

The fossil layers are numerous, in theory you can encounter everything from Oxfordian to Upper Tithonian. In practice, we are talking about mostly Panderi zone fossils , with the advantage you can gather them all year round, unlike Moskva river, which is only productive in winter. Unfortunately the place is naturally picked over and produces mostly belemnites and ammonite imprints.

Here you see black Jurassic clay at the cliff's bottom

The ammo looks nice, but it's only an imprint

As for me, the main point of interest was Upper Tithonian with a visible border between Subditus and Nodiger ammonite zones. When I looked around the place last winter, I found a small suitable outcrop. I visited the place a couple of times in winter and a couple of times recently, with the results I’ll be sharing here.

The outcrop:

Having found these 2 ammos (Craspedites aff. kachpuricus) just lying on the ground, I decided to examine it further

Working on the outcrop recently

The gray clay relates to Craspedites subditus ammonite zone, while the red one - to Craspedites nodiger. The red blocks below fell from the cave ceiling

That's how ammos are found in clay

Unfortunately they are mostly desintegrated and finding anything good-looking is exceptional

Even with a good imprint (on the right) the ammo itself is a pile of debris (on the left)

They are often "coalificated" leaving such 3D imprints (ammonite section below)

The place was full of slugs, so I had to take a pic of this modern mollusk guarding the fossil ones

As with other Upper Volgian ammos the green color is widely represented (ammonites: Craspedites sp., Garniericeras subclypeiforme)

But there's also golden ( Garniericeras: 1, 2, 4; Craspedites: 3)

And blue, everything turning whitish and silvery upon drying out

Belemnite preservation is peculiar: calcite is dissolved leaving only fragmacones. 

Protoconch is visible here (0,3mm or so)

Bivalves are found as steinkerns only

There are also brachiopods akin to those found in Fili park (Rhynchonella sp.), but as steinkerns, worms and even very small crinoid stems (1 mm in diameter)

I guess that's all for now, thanks for reading!

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@RuMert  so awesome and informative, thanks so much for sharing this! 

Nice report! You're lucky to have some productive sites so close to a major city!

I enjoyed reading that, the walk in to the dig is a really nice touch! Lots for a newcomer to learn there, thank you.

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And this is precisely why you're MOTM. 

They might be a little fragile, but well worth the effort. 

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Another outstanding report!!!  

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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April 24th, 2024 – Pike County, IL Outfitter Report – “ Now is the time to book your 2024 Pike County, Illinois whitetail hunt! Prime archery and firearm hunt weeks are filling up fast with several weeks already sold out! Call today to reserve your deer hunt of a lifetime! Call 217-982-4039 or E-Mail to inquire about our all-inclusive guided whitetail hunts today!”

Visit Heartland Lodge for legendary Pike County Illinois deer hunting, in one of the finest whitetail deer hunting lodges & outfitters in the country! Heartland Lodge is located in the middle of incredible free range 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 & outfitter. 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.

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Our goal is to have 100% satisfaction for each deer hunter. Compare us with other whitetail deer hunting lodges & outfitters. You won’t be disappointed. We are among the finest in the country – and the only Orvis-approved hunting lodge in Illinois.

Deer Hunting Outfitters

When looking for a hunting outfitter , especially a whitetail deer hunting outfitter , you need to make sure you do your homework. There are so many Illinois outfitters and many are located in Pike County and West Central Illinois. New deer outfitters are popping up every year and whitetail hunters should make sure they have been in business at least 10 yrs. When hunting with an outfitter make sure you ask all the questions and if it sounds to good to be true it probably is.

Watch this video of Ron Way’s 192″ Monster Whitetail!!

Read more about Ron’s Massive Buck Here>>>

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Four-Night, Three-Day Package – Available in October, December and January. (Whitetail deer hunting in January is a local favorite.)

Seven-Night, Six-Day Archery-Muzzleloader Combo Package – Arrive on Monday between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hunt three full days of archery and then hunt three full days of muzzleloader. This whitetail deer hunt usually falls on the second week and weekend of December.

Ask about our Doe Derby archery deer hunts in December & January.

Fall Turkey Hunt Option – Enjoy bow hunting an elusive gobbler while in your stand. You can have the option of hunting both turkeys and whitetails during your fall hunt.

Five-Night, Four-Day December Package – Arrive on Wednesday between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hunt four full days and depart on Monday after breakfast. This Illinois gun deer hunt usually falls the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Four-Night, Three-Day Muzzleloader Package – Arrive on Thursday between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hunt three full days and depart on Monday after breakfast. This Illinois muzzleloader deer hunt usually falls on the second weekend of December.

Seven-Night, Six-Day Archery-Muzzleloader Combo Package – Arrive on Monday between 3:00 p.m.  – 5:00 p.m. Hunt three full days of archery and then hunt three full days of muzzleloader. This archery and muzzleloader deer hunt usually falls on the second week and weekend of December.

For all gun tags, you need to contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Please call 217-782-7305 to have the application sent to you, or visit them online HERE>> .

Crossbow whitetail hunting in Illinois is now allowed throughout the entire archery season regardless of age or physical ability. Crossbow hunting is gaining popularity across the state as it has now opened up more opportunities for a variety of hunters to go afield. At Heartland Lodge we accommodate traditional, compound and crossbow hunters. Several of our ladderstands have the shooting rail that goes around the stand. Also we have several ground blinds and box blinds that make for comfortable crossbow hunting.

• All whitetail are free roaming.
• All hunts are fully guided. Guides take you to and from the stand. Guides do not sit in the stand.
• We hunt on approximately 4,500 acres located in Pike and Calhoun Counties.
• The average opportunity rate is approximately 60%.
• We only harvest deer scoring 140 Pope & Young or better.
• We encourage the harvesting of does.
• Crossbows are legal in Illinois during archery season.
• Illinois is a shotgun, straight-walled rifle and muzzleloader state.
• Slugs are used with shotguns. Buckshot is not allowed.
• All guns must be plugged and can only hold 3 shells at a time.
• All guns and bows must be in cases while in the vehicle.
• When a deer is wounded, a possible 48-hour search may be required before hunting is resumed.
• Gun hunters must wear a solid orange cap and a solid orange vest.
• Average tree stand height is 15′-18′. Higher and lower stands are available. Ground blinds are also available. Please call ahead to let us know any special requirements.
• We use tree steps and stacking sticks with our lock on stands.
• Ladder stands are available.
• Guides will field dress your deer.
• Processing – We can quarter or de-bone your deer.
• Caping – There is a fee paid directly to a local processor.
• Smoking Policy – No smoking in lodge, tree stands, or in guides’ vehicles.

Your stay with us is more than a whitetail hunt. It’s part of a strong hunting tradition that started back when Heartland’s owner, Gary Harpole, was a child. Each year, new traditions and memories are being created by our guests. The most cherished memories are not the game we harvested, but the memories created from time spent with family and friends. That is what hunting at Heartland Lodge is all about, creating legacy memories that you will always cherish. Read Gary’s Personal Story Here >>

All bookings are double occupancy in regular room at the Original Lodge, unless other arrangements are made. Private rooms can be arranged if available. All rooms have private baths. As part of the care and maintenance inside our lodge, we ask that you bring slippers or wear socks. Boots and shoes are removed in the mud room.  The Original Lodge  is for hunters only October – December 25th.   Prairie Ridge Lodge  is for hunters only the entire month of November.

• Non-hunting guests are welcome. The rate is $150 for each night for a regular room. Call for pricing on other rooms.
• Non-hunting guest meal package is $80 per night.
• If non-hunting guest would like to sit in the stand with hunters, the fee is $150 per hunting day. (This option is not available during rut weeks or regular firearm seasons, late-October thru mid-December- we have limited space in guide vehicles)
• Private rooms are available upon request.
• All Lodges/ Cabins have WIFI
• $150 for a private regular room each night at The Original Lodge .
• $175 for the Angler room (Queen Bed) each night at The Original Lodge .
• $200 for the Whitetail suite (King Bed & Whirlpool) each night at The Original Lodge
• $250 for the Luxury suite (King Bed, Whirlpool, & Fireplace) each night at Prairie Ridge Lodge
• $350 for the Private Luxury Cabins (King Bed, Whirlpool, Fireplace & Private Deck) each night at the Luxury Cabins

Enjoy one of our Luxury Suites during your stay. For only $125 per hunter (per night – based on double occupancy) you can stay in one of these incredible rooms. Each spacious room has two king size beds, Whirlpool, fireplace, gun holders, private decks and entrance. Prices are valid only when purchasing a hunt package above, otherwise our regular room rates apply.

Please call our office at 1-800-717-4868 or email us at [email protected] to book whitetail deer hunting reservations. Rates starting as low as $1,500.

Where Are We? Heartland Lodge is in Pike County, Illinois, (Illinois deer hunting capital) northeast of St. Louis, Missouri and southwest of Springfield, Illinois. Click here for directions and a map .

Rooms All of our hunts are booked double occupancy. Private rooms and luxury suites are available for an additional charge. Please view our virtual tours of the Original Lodge , Prairie Ridge Lodge and Rooms to get a better idea of our accommodations.

Groups – Size and Level of Experience We welcome seasoned veterans and those who are just learning how to deer hunt. With deer hunting tips and strategies from our guides, your group is sure to have an incredible time. We limit our whitetail hunters to 12-16 per week, depending on the time of year. Additional upland and waterfowl hunters may be staying at the lodge during your hunt.

How To Secure A Spot Every Year? You may reserve a spot each year by signing a year-to-year contract. Please ask about this if you are interested.

Deposit Policy A payment of 50% of your total hunt is due when making your reservations if it is before June 1st. If it is after June 1st, the full deposit will be due at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy If you cancel before June 1st of year arriving at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, your deposit will be refunded less 10% of total hunt. No refunds are given after June 1st.

Arriving A Day Early You are encouraged to arrive a day early to get settled in after traveling (If available). This allows an extra day before your hunt in case of any travel delays with your flight or gear. It also gives you an extra day to do some site seeing or take in a day/half day of wing-shooting and sporting clays (Must be reserved in advance).

Transportation Lambert St. Louis International Airport is the closest major airport. For private planes, Quincy and Pittsfield airports are the closest.  Visit our directions page for directions for driving to the lodge.

The buck pictured on the right is called the “Goody” buck. This buck was found while shed hunting. If you would like to read the amazing story, just go to “The Goody Buck.”

• Your bow or gun
• Gore-Tex or rain gear
• Knee high rubber boots (Recommended)
• Orange hat and vest (Gun only)
• Bow or gun case (Required)
• Rattling antlers (Optional)
• Grunt tube (Optional)
• Pull up rope
• Safety harness are required
• Binoculars (Optional)
• Flashlight (Optional)
• Hand warmers (Optional)
• Camera (Optional)
• Cooler (Optional)
• Slippers or heavy socks (Shoes are removed in mud room)
• Range finder (Optional)

Harpole’s Heartland Lodge strives to give our guests the best experience possible. We understand that your upcoming trip is a significant investment. We offer trip insurance through North America’s leading provider of Travel Insurance called “Travel Guard”.

There are many circumstances that could change your plans. Please take a few minutes to learn how you can protect yourself. If you choose to decline this valuable coverage, you are assuming any financial loss associated with a cancellation or a change in your travel arrangements.

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If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling job as a whitetail hunting guide at one of the best whitetail hunting outfitters in the country, look no further than Heartland Lodge!

All of our whitetail hunting guides are experienced, accomplished deer hunters. We manage over 5,000 acres of the best whitetail hunting habitat in the country for trophy whitetails. We put in several acres of food plots, run trail cameras and scout year-around. Whether it be glassing summer bean fields in July or shed hunting in February, you will be hard-pressed to find more compassionate deer hunting guides. Our guides take great pride in our ability to pattern deer and give our clients the best guided deer hunting experience available. Please follow the link below for more information.

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