Ever since we started Hadley Creek in 1997 we’ve wanted to offer a self- guided option for hunters who prefer hunting on their own. But we decided not to offer it until we could do it the Hadley Creek way… with top quality well managed properties and low hunting pressure. We introduced Hadley Creek Self-Guided on a limited basis in 2009 believing we had the right formula. We used 2009 as a learning year and to test several un-promised upgrades. Our first year results were excellent with a success rate just under 40% and three bucks grossing over 170. The feedback from our first year self-guided hunters was excellent and well over half re-booked for 2010.
Our self-guided hunts provide:
Quality Ground: An average of 100 acres per hunter on some of the finest whitetail ground that West Central Illinois has to offer… trophy managed properties averaging 70% timber 30% crops and food plots.
Limited Pressure: We don’t hunt self-guided farms week to week, meaning that no one hunts the farm the week before you get there… or the week after you leave. It takes twice the amount of ground to run our hunts this way but it’s the only way to consistently deliver the quality hunting experience and trophy potential Hadley Creek Outfitters is known for.
Stands and Recovery Assistance: All our self-guided farms have stands in place, both top-of-the line loc-ons and ladders. Hunters are still encouraged to bring their own as we don’t cover every location possibility. Having stands set and trimmed gives hunters an excellent head start on learning the property and makes their first couple hunting days productive. We also assist with deer recovery, bringing a quad to help remove your buck from the woods.
130 P&Y Minimum: A 130 (gross) P&Y minimum is enforced with a $500 fee for bucks not reaching that standard. We don’t call it a penalty as we understand that a 125 class buck is a once in a lifetime trophy for some of our hunters but the minimum is in place, and enforced, to protect our younger bucks. There is no fee charged for bucks over 130.
Procedures: Hunters are met the day prior to their hunt…license and permit numbers are verified and liability releases are signed. An aerial photo is provided and we drive to the farm to review boundaries and provide suggestions on hunting the property.
Two Self Guided Options: Self-guided hunts are offered two ways…one with lodging and evening meal included and one without lodging or food. Our self-guided lodge is modern, clean, comfortable, nicely appointed and conveniently located. The catered evening catered meal is excellent quality, well balanced with large portions.
Not Included: Self-guided hunts do not include guides, field dressing, trophy preparation and transportation during the hunt.
Hadley Creek self-guided hunts are less expensive than our fully-guided, but they aren’t cheap hunts. They are high quality hunts that are priced to keep hunting pressure light and quality high. If you’re an experienced whitetail hunter who enjoys the challenge of reading the land, making decisions and hunting on your own…a Hadley Creek self-guided hunt may be perfect for you. Rates and dates are as follows:
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