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About the preserve

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We manage 1600 acres of prime habitat, our fields are a mix of manicured grasses with no corn field or milo strips! Experience a better hunting experience where you can see dogs operate at their full potential!

Field Size

Our fields range from 12-60 acres with larger fields available at booking. You can count on easy walking in nearly every field!

Group Size

With our vast acres of hunt able property up to 36 hunters can be accommodated. Maximum of 5 hunters per field. Accommodations may be available larger groups.

Lodging

The lodge is set on a quiet property, sleeps 10 comfortably and has a private bathroom in each room. We also have a house available that will accommodate 4. There is a two night minimum for either location.

Private Rental

We offer full access for corporations, field trial clubs and organizations.

Note: To hunt, we require a blaze orange hat and vest.

About Deer

Location

One of Illinois' best kept deer secrets is in Montgomery County…Timber, lakes, crops and white tail genetics are strong here! 100's of Free Range Trophy mature deer are harvested yearly!!! After years of studying the population, properties and availability we have opened for 2024 Outfitting.!

Low Pressure

Trophy Time Outdoors is a very low pressure operation. We aren't looking for numbers of hunters we are looking for clients with a passion for harvesting mature trophy deer! Archery Hunts start Oct 1st. when the big deer are pattern able. You decide on a 3 or 5 day hunt, we provide lodging, guide, transportation and OPPORTUNITIES!!!

Our Philosophy

Why Trophy Time over other outfitters?? Our philosophy is quality over quantity, we don't want to pressure the the trophy deer. Less hunting offers higher big buck chances! We know the land, the deer patterns and where to be and when.

Lodging

Your deer hunt includes lodging in one of our fully furnished cabins (sleeps 4) or at the main lodge (sleeps 10)

Types

We offer Archery, Archery/Gun combos and doe only hunts. Price per hunter, Permit not included in pricing.


Booking a hunt

SCHEDULE

Call or text (217)720-2901
Tell us how many birds you want set
Ask for a guide(if you want one)
Schedule a date and time

PRE-HUNT

11 Lakecrest Ln. Hillsboro, IL
Sign in & pay
Listen to a quick safety intro
Have a cup of coffee

HUNT

Head to your field
Unload the dogs
Load the guns
Get ready to have some fun

Membership highlights

Standard

$400

Access to homing pigeons, training fields, and a pond for water work from April 15th to August 15th at no additional charge. Enjoy a 10% discount on both game birds and dog training as well as 10 complimentary quail. Free hat and shirt are also provided. There will be a limited number of memberships offered

Hunter

$550

Includes 5 quail, 5 chukar and 5 pheasants. 10% off all additional birds purchased and dog training. Dog training, pigeons, fields, and water work access is included. Free hat and shirt are also provided.

Standard Plus

$950

Enjoy all of the amenities of our Standard membership plus access to additional training areas and new for this year Dove fields! The dove hunting will be by reservation (no charge) ask about the guest policy!

Business/Corporate

Private Agreement

Treat your clients, employees, and friends to a fantastic hunting experience! Our friendly staff will welcome your group to the clubhouse, provide an excellent guided field experience, and delicious table fare. We will take care of you from start to finish and you will have access to all of our amenities!

2024 memberships available Feb 1st to March 15th.

Memberships are not required to book your hunt.

Preserve Pricing

We pride ourselves in having some of the lowest prices & packages in the industry.

Quail

$12/ bird

Chukar

$17/ bird

Pheasant

$22/ bird

Huns

$25/ bird

Deer Pricing

We offer Archery, Archery/Gun combos and doe only hunts. Price per hunter, Permit not included in pricing.

Archery Oct 1st-8th

$1995-2495/ hunter

Archery Oct 9th-18th

$2295-2795/ hunter

Archery 19th-27th

$2695-3195/ hunter

Archery Oct 28th-Nov 5th

$3000-3700/ hunter

Archery Nov 6th-12th

$3000-3700/ hunter

Archery/Gun Combo Nov 20th-Nov 24th

$5000/ hunter

New for 2023-24

Dove Hunting special

Starting September 5, 2023 we are offering a Dove Hunting package! Hunts last 1/2 of a day for a group size of 4-5. Snacks and refreshments are included.

Non-Member Rate

$300/ group

Member Rate

$250/ group

New for 2024

Sunday Afternoon special

Keep your barrels warm with our Sunday afternoon special! This new special includes 40 quail! Hunts last 1/2 of a day for a group size of 4-5.

40 Quail

$400/ group


Contact & Location

Address

11 Lakecrest Ln.
Hillsboro, IL 62049