Buckeye Creek Outfitters

Buckeye Creek Outfitters has been running guided hunts in Pike County, Illinois since 1998. This is where the state's best whitetail deer come from—the county consistently produces Pope and Young trophy bucks and has the track record to prove it.

Each five-day hunt includes: - Lodge accommodations and all meals - Experienced in-field guides - Transportation to and from stand locations - Game care and field processing - Up to six hunters per season - 100+ acres per hunter for fair chase hunting

"You will see deer." That's their promise, and the trophy photos back it up.

They focus on mature whitetail bucks using proven stand sites and quality management practices. This is bow hunting—no guaranteed harvest, but real odds with experienced guidance. Children 16 and under are half-price. All hunters must have their own Illinois hunting license.

• •Fall Turkey: Available during deer season (bow hunting only). Pick up an over-the-counter permit for the chance at birds that have grown to maturity on local farm fields.

• •Spring Turkey: Gun hunting by permit only. Illinois has five different spring seasons (typically mid-April through mid-May). Lottery drawings happen November through February. You can hunt with their callers or bring your own calling skills.

They offer dedicated youth hunts. Children must meet Illinois hunting requirements and have appropriate licenses.