Frequently Asked Questions
Membership Questions
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Since we are a licensed hunting preserve you may harvest as many winged birds as you like. ie) Pheasants, Chuckar & Quail.
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Yes, hen pheasants can be harvested on the club grounds.
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Yes, all hunters must have a valid IL hunting license.
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Only the partner package and corporate package can be split with other peoples.
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No, memberships will not be pro-rated.
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Yes, all members can use their own dogs for hunting.
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Yes our club does offer introductory hunts please call the main number for scheduling.
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We have guides that run both, please let us know what kind you perfer prior to booking a guided hunt.
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We suggest using shot sizes 5,6,7 and 7 1/2.
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Our upland hunting runs from October 1st - April 15th.
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Our property is generaly flat and made up of planted corn, sorghum and native praire grasses.
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Yes, our club does sell ammunitionWe have both a Kent dealership and Bismuth dealership. We only sell no-tox shotshells. A valid FOI Card is needed when purchasing ammo.
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No, our club does not have a spot where members can clean birds. We do however clean birds when asked for $4.00 per bird.
Clubhouse Use
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Yes, our clubhouse can be used to host parties, special occasions and business meetings. Please call us ahead of time for scheduling. Catering is no problem.
Misc. Questions
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Yes, so long as the firearm is unloaded.
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A firearm shipping box meets the requirements of the law, so long as it is fastened shut. (Tied or taped, for example.)
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Illinois defines a case as a container specifically designed for the purpose of housing a gun which completely encloses the firearm, with no portion of the gun being exposed, and is zipped, snapped, buckled, tied or otherwise fastened.
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In a privately owned vehicle the weapon(s) must be unloaded, in a case and not immediately accessible. We recommend weapons be unloaded and in the case, then locked in the trunk of a car or a locked container in a motor home, camper, etc... Please note that some communities have local ordinances concerning possession and transportation of firearms that are more restrictive than state laws
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No, Illinois does not allow concealed carry by anyone except law enforcement and does not recognize concealed carry permits from other states.
