TROPHY WHITETAIL DEER HUNTING IN ILLINOIS

For Whitetail Deer, we offer Semi-Guided Hunts and Fully Guided Controlled Harvests. See prices below. Your Stay Includes Hunt or Harvest and Lodging. Meals and Housekeeping are optional.

Trophy Ridge Ranch offers two types of Whitetail Deer Programs

First Program: First Program: Illinois Licensed Whitetail Hunt As our client, you may hunt for one of our excellent whitetails on over 1800 acres of beautiful whitetail habitat. We are bordered on two sides by corporate land holders that limit hunting. Our Illinois whitetail hunts consist of a Monday through Sunday semi-guided hunt. We have a great deer population, and our Bucks are looking better every year due to our excellent management program! The other factor that will make your hunt outstanding is the fact that we only offer four hunts per season. Our Illinois deer are of excellent quality. Our ranch has produced some 200 class Bucks. We have managed to take some and see others.

Our goal at Trophy Ridge Ranch is to grow 'em BIG! Naturally, your goal is to hang 'em on the wall. This hunt starts Monday and runs through Saturday evening, unless your goal has been reached before Saturday evening. We welcome archery only for this program.

License: IIllinois Out of State Archery License are applied for in a draw. Applications taken June 15 - July 31.

Apply at: https://www1.wildlifelicense.com/il/NRDA/notice.php
Please call us before applying.

Payment terms: One-third deposit is due at booking. Balance due upon arrival. In the case of cancellation, the deposit is non refundable but may apply it towards a future hunt. Should you need to change the date of your hunt/harvest after booking, you may do so as long as you contact us 30 days or more prior to the originally scheduled date.

Meat Processing and Taxidermy available locally.

Semi-Guided Whitetail Hunts: CURRENT SPECIAL - ONLY $3000. We want you to be successful in taking home the trophy of your dreams! Our program reflects our confidence in you being successful. If you are unable to make a kill, we will refund your cost minus $1000 for lodging and cleanup expenses. (Meals & housekeeping do not apply.) Drawn blood or wound considered a kill.

Only four hunts per year are booked. Semi-guided hunts are booked during normal Illinois Whitetail Season, October 1st thru January 15th. Dates may change.

Illinois State Archery Deer Permit (Over $350), Habitat Stamp ($5.50), & License for Non-residents ($28.75-$50.75) required. License fees may change.


Second Program: Trophy Ridge Ranch Managed High Fence Whitetail Herd

You may pursue one of our excellent Trophy Ridge whitetails in our genetic controlled herd. Our herd is located on a 130 acre prime whitetail habitat. We assist you in any way we can to guarantee your success. Plan on several days of hunting these Bucks are not easy. We welcome archery and muzzle loaders for this program. Physically limited hunters are generally able to hunt this program. Our blinds have easy access.

We will do our best to make your harvest a very pleasant experience. Our family has hunted forever and will treat you as we like to be treated. Our hunting experiences have been in Alaska, Africa, Canada, New Zealand and across the USA! We know what hunters enjoy, and we will endeavor to make your hunt or harvest one filled with great memories.

Your adventure will take place in heavy oak timber and scattered grassy fields. Adjoining fields of clover, alfalfa, and row crops make a perfect setting for large whitetail!. We provide excellently located tree stands and ground blinds. We only cater to one group per week, so the attention you receive will not be divided.

Guaranteed* Whitetail Controlled Harvests:

140 to 150 Class Whitetail, $4000.
150 to 160 Class Whitetail, $5500.
160 Class Whitetail, $5500 plus $100 per inch above 160.
180 Class Whitetail and above when available are individually priced. Please call !

*If you are unable to make a kill you may return at a later date or we will refund your cost minus $1000. for lodging and cleanup expenses. (Meals and housekeeping do not apply.) *Drawn blood or wound is considered a kill.

Harvests are booked October 1st through February 28th.
NO LICENSE REQUIRED.