Whitetail Deer Hunts with Whiskey Ridge Outfitters

Location: Pike & Adams Counties, Illinois

Hosted by: Whiskey Ridge Outfitters

Season: October 1 – January 17 (Archery) + Illinois Firearm & Muzzleloader Seasons

Embark on an Unforgettable Illinois Whitetail Adventure

Whiskey Ridge Outfitters has been delivering elite, no-nonsense whitetail hunts in Pike County for over a decade—backed by 60+ years of combined guiding experience and more than 20 years hunting this exact region. This is a low-pressure, semi-guided operation limited to just 6–8 hunters per week across 2,600+ acres of intensively managed ground.

Our focus is simple: mature bucks, personal attention, and real opportunity. Through disciplined herd management, strategic stand placement, and year-round habitat work, our hunters achieved a 70% opportunity rate on 140”+ class whitetails during the 2025 season.

You’ll hunt diversified farms planted in corn, soybeans, alfalfa, plus seasonal turnips, peas, radishes, and clover, with multiple-crop fields designed to attract and hold deer all year long. If you’re serious about Midwest whitetails, you’ll feel the difference here.

What’s Included

• Fully guided / semi-guided whitetail hunt (low-volume, personalized experience)
• Lodging during your hunt
• Meals: big breakfasts, sit-down dinners, plus bag lunches, snacks, and sandwiches
• Drinks provided: water, tea, soda, Gatorade, coffee, and more
• Access to 2,600+ acres of managed private farmland
• Extensive stand inventory including Redneck Condos, Millennium lock-ons, Sasquatch/Hawk lock-ons, and 16–21 ft ladder stands
• Safety setup with lifelines and climbing sticks at lock-on locations
• On-site skinning shed (hunters may skin their own deer)
• Local processing assistance available (processing fees not included)

Not Included

• Illinois hunting license and tags (client responsibility)
• Game processing and taxidermy
• Gratuities

Hunt Packages & Pricing

5-Day Archery Whitetail Hunts

Schedule:

• Check-in: Sunday at noon (hunt that afternoon)
• Hunt through Friday morning
• Checkout: Friday after morning hunt
• Special check-in / checkout accommodations available case-by-case.

Season Window: October 1 – January 17

• Oct 1 – Oct 24: $3,000 (5 Days)
• Oct 26 – End of December: $3,500 (5 Days)
• Jan 1 – Jan 17: $2,500 (5 Days)

First Firearm Deer Season (3 Days)

Dates: November 20–22, 2026

Price: $3,500

Combo Option: Bow → Rifle/Muzzleloader

• Nov 16 – Nov 22: $4,500

Second Firearm / Muzzleloader Season (3 Days)

Dates: December 3–6, 2026

Price: $3,500

Combo Option: Bow → Rifle/Muzzleloader

• Nov 30 – Dec 6: $4,500

Muzzleloader-Only Season (3 Days)

Dates: December 11–13, 2026

Muzzleloader Only: $3,250

Combo Option: Bow → Muzzleloader:

• Dec 7 - Dec 13: $4,000

Cancellation & Payment Policy

A non-refundable deposit equal to one-third (1/3) of the total trip price is required at the time of booking to secure your hunt dates.

Remaining balances are paid in two additional installments:

• Second payment (1/3 of total trip price): due July 1
• Final payment (remaining 1/3): due September 1

Failure to submit payments by their respective due dates may result in forfeiture of your reservation and all payments made. If you need to cancel your booking, all payments are non-refundable. However, at the outfitter’s discretion, clients may transfer payments to another available date within the same or following season. Whiskey Ridge Outfitters will make reasonable efforts to accommodate rescheduling requests, but alternative dates are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or unused hunt days.

Why Hunt With Whiskey Ridge Outfitters?

• Over a decade of proven results in Pike County
• 60+ years of combined guiding experience
• Strict hunter limits (6–8 per week) for low pressure and better encounters
• 2,600+ acres of intensively managed habitat
• Diverse crop systems and year-round food plots that consistently hold deer
• Professional stand systems with safety infrastructure in place
• Personalized, semi-guided approach—not a high-volume operation
• Documented opportunity on mature 140”+ class whitetails

Ready to Hunt Illinois the Right Way?

If your goal is a focused Midwest whitetail hunt built around mature bucks, quality ground, and real one-on-one attention, Whiskey River Outfitters is ready to host you. Book your dates early—prime weeks fill fast. Reach out today to lock in your Illinois whitetail adventure.