News & Tips
News & Tips
News & Tips
New Photos Just Added to the 2017 Hit List
The October 1st opener is just around the corner! We hope that many of you are looking forward to your trophy whitetail hunt this year. Things continue to look great around here on the Hadley Creek farms in Pike County, Illinois. Have you looked at the 2017 Hit List...
read more
Crossbows Now Legal During Illinois Archery Seasons
In September 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law that removes previous restrictions on the use of crossbows during Illinois archery seasons. Crossbows are now legal for all hunters during the archery hunting season in Illinois. The new law went...
read more
Treestands vs Ground Blinds
Both treestands and ground blinds are effective means of hunting whitetails. Each has merits along with a few downsides that will factor into your hunt. Ideally, you are able to utilize both methods when most appropriate to increase your chances at a successful hunt....
read more
Openings Now Available for the 2017 Hunting Season
The 2017 hunting season is approaching quickly. Trail cams are out and food plots are all looking awesome. The farms and the deer here in Pike County, Illinois are in great shape for the whitetail hunting season. If you haven’t checked the Hit List lately, go see it...
read more
New Video and Additions to the Trail Cam Hit List
Whitetail trail cams are out in full force here in Pike County, Illinois. When they’re not cutting shooting lanes or hanging stands, our guides have been working hard to get trail camera photos on a number of the Hadley Creek farms. And their work is paying off! We’ve...
read more
Archery Seasons at Hadley Creek
Hadley Creek offers the rare opportunity to hunt prime habitat without the pressure. You can rotate locations daily and never hunt the same area if desired. Or you can request to sit on your favorite spots. Every archery season offers a different look at the habits of...
read more