Illinois Connection Guided Deer Hunts & Lodge: The Best Whitetail Bow Hunting Outfitters In Pike County, IL Just in 2012 Photo Gallery. click here to check them out. Just in 2012 Trail Camera Pictures click here to check them out Illinois Connection offers some of the best hunting opportunities in the state of Illinois. And some of the best deer & deer hunting in the world. Geographically we are situated between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers , this fertile area also referenced to as the Golden Triangle, Heartland or Corn Belt region, is an ideal environment for harvesting trophy monster bucks. Our excursions operate on over 16,000 privately owned acres located in West Central Illinois (Pike County, Brown, Schuyler and Adams Counties. We've kept our objectives simple, and our approach with the deer and the hunters in mind, for good hunting for years to come. With the well planned use of many farms and hundreds of stands we can strategically hunt the wind, keeping pressure off of our herd. Ensuring an enduring legacy of future giants for generations to come. Unlike most outfitters our hunts are very limited, and very unforgettable. Just look at our gallery to see our clients happy results. We as an outfitter are unique, and only operate a small portion of the season targeted at what we think is the best chance to harvest one of these magnificent animals. This insures minimal pressure, increased quality and many trophy bucks for the following year. We have something to offer every outdoor hunting enthusiast, by providing premier packages for individuals or groups. If this applies too you, just fill out the form on our contact page to learn more concrete pricing options for groups. Our bow/archery hunts are 5 full days with a six night stay. If that's not enough We also offer a chance of a life time limited firearm, shotgun or muzzleloader hunt. These are 3 and 4 full days with an extra night’s stay. Who can get enough ? Our hunt packages consist of a stay in our finest of lodges, just check out our gallery for accommodation quality. Rub shoulders with seasoned guides, improve your skill level, enjoy hot home cooked meals, fine first class equipment, and undoubtedly the best of Illinois whitetail deer hunting nature has to offer. Our success ratio on our hunts average is worth mentioning, coming in at 34% to a 70% shot chance with ground producing many Boone and Crocketts and many Pope and Young’s record keepers. Come visit us in Mt. Sterling, Illinois and see why our cliental return year after year. Is it for the hunt of a lifetime? The elaborate lodge ? Or as the cook states "The home cooked meals.?" Come find out for yourself, we'd love to have you. Here's What To Do Next: Book today, payment plans available. Our spots are filling quickly for this 2011 season, don't miss out ! Fill out our form on the contact page for our present specials. Or just click here for Guided Deer Hunting. Just in check out the massive 98 inch shed you have to see it to believe it. Just in 2010 Trail Camera Pictures Click here to see these monsters. Take a Trip to Illinois Connections Deer Hunting Lodges. We Offer Affordable Veteran Guides for the 2011 Season. Check Out Our Accommodations !     2010 stats: Boone and Crocketts Harvested ( 2 in 180 class, 1 in 190 class)  67 Trophy Bucks Harvested 16 Missed  17 Wounded  87 Passed/Blown opportunities at 130 or larger