Backwoods Whitetails is a state licensed outfitter that is owned and operated by experienced Illinois resident whitetail deer and
turkey hunters. We are a small & steadily growing family owned business that is dedicated to improving your hunting experiences
each year. All Backwoods Whitetails properties are privately leased farmland. On select properties we plant food plots that are
designed specifically for the whitetail deer & eastern wild turkey. All other properties are basic farmlands with a variety of terrain
combinations from hardwood ridges, CRP fields, river bottoms, open fields with grassy draws, etc. Each property has an
abundance of grain crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, clover, CRP plots and alfalfa fields. Each property is unique in it's
own way and all have proven their ability to produce trophy class whitetail bucks.
With a backpack full of trail cameras, each year we monitor the deer that are on each farm beginning somewhere around the end
of June first of July of. You can view some of these photo's by clicking here on trail cam photo's. At Backwoods Whitetails we only sell our hunts during
select weeks of each season. As well, we only take a limited number of Archery and Firearm hunters each season to help prevent
the over harvest of bucks in the area, limit the negative effects from over hunting and help increase hunter success. We schedule
each individual hunter or group of hunters to their own property/properties. Each hunter will have plenty of room to move/hunt
with the changing wind directions and not bump into their hunting partners. Thus, the hunter/hunters basically has their own
lease for the time they are here to hunt. As well, each hunter that has reserved a hunt with Backwoods Whitetails will be allowed
to come out in the spring for pre hunt scouting and even look for some shed antlers on their assigned hunting site for the
upcoming hunting season. We feel this gives the hunters that extra edge to help ensure that he/she will spend more time hunting
than wondering what is just around the other corner. So with proper scent control, a fresh stand, the highest level of Illinois
whitetail rutting activity and the confidence that a hunter needs to stay in the stand all day. Hunters will be able to look forward to
having a great time hunting at Backwoods Whitetails. All whitetails are 100% wild & 100% free roaming animals that are pursued
by 100% fair chase. All hunters are allowed to move on their own to succeed while still having the full assistance of a guide. We
DO NOT impose any trophy fines. We DO NOT have trophy fees and we do not set antler minimums. Each year we have high
opportunity rates with average overall success rates on bucks from 50 - 65% and do our best to provide hunters with good food, a
relaxing atmosphere, clean & comfortable lodging and experienced & knowledgeable whitetail guides. Always remember that No
hunter is guaranteed success on a trophy buck. But with strong scent control practices, the knowledge & assistance from
resident Illinois guides, the patience & willingness to sit all day, hunters will soon understand why Backwoods Whitetails isn't just
another whitetail outfitter. So please take a few minutes to browse through our website. Then, if your still not satisfied your
making the right decision? Please feel free to contact some of our clients that have agreed to share their experiences with you
while they were hunting with Backwoods Whitetails. Remember that each of us are individuals having different opinions, different
expectations, different trophy standards and we all view our hunting experiences differently as well. Thus, there are two sides to
every story and Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters are certainly not immune from someone having a poor hunt. We do all that is in
our power and the rest is up to the hunter and fate. So, if you think that we have what your looking for in an Illinois Whitetail
hunting vacation? Feel free to give us a call at 309-224-2853 or send us an email at info@backwoodswhitetails.com We would be
happy to have the opportunity to have you at our camp for a great time hunting whitetails in Illinois.
So until this fall.... Take Care!, God bless! & HAPPY HUNTING!
turkey hunters. We are a small & steadily growing family owned business that is dedicated to improving your hunting experiences
each year. All Backwoods Whitetails properties are privately leased farmland. On select properties we plant food plots that are
designed specifically for the whitetail deer & eastern wild turkey. All other properties are basic farmlands with a variety of terrain
combinations from hardwood ridges, CRP fields, river bottoms, open fields with grassy draws, etc. Each property has an
abundance of grain crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, clover, CRP plots and alfalfa fields. Each property is unique in it's
own way and all have proven their ability to produce trophy class whitetail bucks.
With a backpack full of trail cameras, each year we monitor the deer that are on each farm beginning somewhere around the end
of June first of July of. You can view some of these photo's by clicking here on trail cam photo's. At Backwoods Whitetails we only sell our hunts during
select weeks of each season. As well, we only take a limited number of Archery and Firearm hunters each season to help prevent
the over harvest of bucks in the area, limit the negative effects from over hunting and help increase hunter success. We schedule
each individual hunter or group of hunters to their own property/properties. Each hunter will have plenty of room to move/hunt
with the changing wind directions and not bump into their hunting partners. Thus, the hunter/hunters basically has their own
lease for the time they are here to hunt. As well, each hunter that has reserved a hunt with Backwoods Whitetails will be allowed
to come out in the spring for pre hunt scouting and even look for some shed antlers on their assigned hunting site for the
upcoming hunting season. We feel this gives the hunters that extra edge to help ensure that he/she will spend more time hunting
than wondering what is just around the other corner. So with proper scent control, a fresh stand, the highest level of Illinois
whitetail rutting activity and the confidence that a hunter needs to stay in the stand all day. Hunters will be able to look forward to
having a great time hunting at Backwoods Whitetails. All whitetails are 100% wild & 100% free roaming animals that are pursued
by 100% fair chase. All hunters are allowed to move on their own to succeed while still having the full assistance of a guide. We
DO NOT impose any trophy fines. We DO NOT have trophy fees and we do not set antler minimums. Each year we have high
opportunity rates with average overall success rates on bucks from 50 - 65% and do our best to provide hunters with good food, a
relaxing atmosphere, clean & comfortable lodging and experienced & knowledgeable whitetail guides. Always remember that No
hunter is guaranteed success on a trophy buck. But with strong scent control practices, the knowledge & assistance from
resident Illinois guides, the patience & willingness to sit all day, hunters will soon understand why Backwoods Whitetails isn't just
another whitetail outfitter. So please take a few minutes to browse through our website. Then, if your still not satisfied your
making the right decision? Please feel free to contact some of our clients that have agreed to share their experiences with you
while they were hunting with Backwoods Whitetails. Remember that each of us are individuals having different opinions, different
expectations, different trophy standards and we all view our hunting experiences differently as well. Thus, there are two sides to
every story and Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters are certainly not immune from someone having a poor hunt. We do all that is in
our power and the rest is up to the hunter and fate. So, if you think that we have what your looking for in an Illinois Whitetail
hunting vacation? Feel free to give us a call at 309-224-2853 or send us an email at info@backwoodswhitetails.com We would be
happy to have the opportunity to have you at our camp for a great time hunting whitetails in Illinois.
So until this fall.... Take Care!, God bless! & HAPPY HUNTING!
Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters
Good Food, Good Friends,Good times and Great hunting Experiences.
Where the hunting is real and the memories matter more than the score!
Where the hunting is real and the memories matter more than the score!
240 West Main St, Ipava IL 61441
PH# 309-224-2853
email: info@backwoodswhitetails.com
PH# 309-224-2853
email: info@backwoodswhitetails.com
Contact Info
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Brett Homer - Owner &Head Guide
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Nathan Homer - Guide
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The Backwoods Whitetails Family members not only supports the U.S. troops.... They PARTICIPATE!!
1st SGT. Lyndia Calhoun is the oldest child of Brett & Bridget. She
joined the Army prior to graduating high school. She has served
over seas in the Iraq war and is currently stationed in Korea and
was specially selected by a 4 star General to work as a Human
Resource Specialist in connection with the White House.
joined the Army prior to graduating high school. She has served
over seas in the Iraq war and is currently stationed in Korea and
was specially selected by a 4 star General to work as a Human
Resource Specialist in connection with the White House.
Anthony Homer is Brett & Bridget's middle son that chose the
Army as a career prior to graduating high school. He has served
over seas in Afghanistan and is currently stationed in Fort Sill
Oklahoma serving as a light wheel mechanic. His plans are to
continue serving in the Army in field of small arms repair.
Army as a career prior to graduating high school. He has served
over seas in Afghanistan and is currently stationed in Fort Sill
Oklahoma serving as a light wheel mechanic. His plans are to
continue serving in the Army in field of small arms repair.
Mike Calhoun is the oldest son of Brett & Bridget and has served in
the US Army prior to graduating high school as a Human Resource
specialist. He has served over seas in Iraq and is currently stationed
in Fort Carson, Colorado and is on deployment status to Afghanistan.
the US Army prior to graduating high school as a Human Resource
specialist. He has served over seas in Iraq and is currently stationed
in Fort Carson, Colorado and is on deployment status to Afghanistan.
Todd (Cooter) Keeler - Head Guide
Click HERE for more about Todd
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Bridget Homer - Owner & Head Chef
Click HERE for more about Bridget
Click HERE for more about Bridget
The Backwoods Crew