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All hunts are sold on a first come first serve basis and a $500.00 (non-refundable) Deposit is required per hunter at
time of application! Dates and hunting spot will NOT be reserved until payment for your deposit is received IN
FULL! Please contact or email Backwoods Whitetails to receive an application.
There are 25000 nonresident archery tags available for purchase through a lottery process each year. Don't let
the lottery process scare you. We have had 100% success in drawing all tags for every type of hunt.
Remaining tags (after the lottery) will be sold on a first come first serve basis beginning sometime in August.
All non-resident hunters are to apply in the non-resident archery lottery for their permits and license's. You may
apply online or by telephone and all Information is posted on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Web
Site. Before applying, Hunters should have ready their Drivers License #, Social Security #, Date of Birth,
Height, Weight, Eye and Hair Color. Apply for a Illinois Non Resident Archery Permit. The nonresident archery
application period begins on June 1st and runs through June 30th. The cost for a nonresident combination
archery permit is currently $400.00. Firearm permits are $300.00 and Muzzle Loader only tags are $250.00.
Along with your tag, hunters will need a nonresident annual hunting license $50.75 and a state habitat stamp
$5.50. Those applying online can expect to pay an additional $10.18 additional for a convenience fee.
Applicants applying for a permit with Backwoods Whitetails need to apply under outfitter Backwoods Whitetails
license #DT0900259. There is an equal opportunity for a permit, even if you apply on the last day of the
lottery. There has been a 100% success in drawing a tag for the last 4 years. However, In the event that you
are not successful in the lottery, your deposit will be rolled over to secure your spot for the next years hunt.
Once the hunter has received notification he/she has succeeded in drawing a permit, the hunter must submit
50% of the remaining balance of their hunt by August 1st and the final payment is due by September 1st. Any
cancellations of hunts made before October 1st will result in all fee's paid for that years hunt to be rolled over
(one time) to the next years hunt or the fee's paid can be transferred to another hunter not already booked with
Backwoods Whitetails. Remember that all Illinois Archery and firearm tags are NON-TRANSFERABLE and
clients must secure their own permit!
Archery Hunting Schedule
Pre Rut Archery -$1900.00 Click here for need to know archery hunting information
7 Day Early October Moon Hunt
6 Day Peak Rut Archery - $2300.00
Last week of October
1st week of November
2nd week Of November
5 Day Peak Rut Archery $2100.00
3rd Week of November preceding the 1st Firearm Season.
7 Day Late Season Moon Hunt - $1900.00
Firearm Schedule Click here for need to know firearm hunting Information!
1st Firearm Season - $2300.00
2nd Firearm Season - $2100.00
Muzzle Loader Only Season - $1900.00
So check us out then send us an email at info@backwoodswhitetails.com or give us a call at 309-224-2853 to
reserve your spot for that hunt of a lifetime We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover!
Whitetail Hunt Info and Pricing
Backwoods Whitetails Discount Offers!
Group hunts with 4 or more hunters receive $50.00 OFF each!
Hunters booking a 3 day-1st Season shotgun and a 5 day archery combo hunt will receive
$50.00 OFF each hunt and receive and additional day of Archery hunting.
Hunters booking a two week archery hunt receive $50.00 OFF each hunt and an additional day of hunting
We have a discount program for Repeat Clients, UBC, UBP, MBA, NBBC members
and many other organizations supported by Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters.
Contact Backwoods Whitetails for full details!
Hello Hunters,
Welcome to Backwoods Whitetails. We want to thank you for taking the time to inquire about hunting with us in
Illinois. Backwoods Whitetails is a State Licensed Outfitter that specializes in whitetail and spring wild turkey
hunts. With an average success rate around 60%, In 2009 we had a 60% overall success rate with opportunity
rates of 100% on does, 99% on 1 /12 yr old bucks, 85% on 2 1/2 year old bucks and 85% on bucks 3 1/2 years or
older. Some hunters reported seeing up to 40+ deer in one day. In 2007 we were reviewed by the Northeast Big
Buck Club and received a rating higher than the average outfitter reviewed by the Northeast Big Buck Club.
Why...? We feel it's because we schedule our whitetail hunts during the most important weeks of the year. THE
PEAK RUT! At Backwoods Whitetails, we encourage hunters not to waste their time and money booking a hunt
in mid October. At that time the weather is hot, deer movement is minimal, unpredictable and not to mention, the
BIG boys are not yet on the prowl for a hot doe. By booking peak rut hunts, we feel that it helps to ensure hunters
of a fresh stand with heavy rutting activity. From the first week of our hunting, right on through the following
weeks of the peak rut, right on through the firearm season. Hunters can experience the excitement Illinois
whitetail rut. Please remember that we only take a limited number of hunters for the prime peak rut archery and
firearm seasons. Currently we are only taking a maximum of 16 archery hunters per week, 14 hunters for the 1st
season firearm hunters, 6 hunters for the 2nd firearm season and 4 hunters for the 3 day muzzle loader season.
We will only grow in client's when we grow in property. All hunts are guided hunts on 5000+ acres of privately
leased farmland located in Fulton, Schuyler and Warren Counties of West Central Illinois. With the exception of a
daily ride to an from your hunt site, your guides will be there for your every need. Remember that all hunters are
allowed to move on their own to succeed. All Backwoods properties are hunter managed to the capacity of the
land to help increase hunter success, shot opportunities, avoid over crowding and (most importantly), help limit
the negative effects of over hunting. An initial stand is set for each hunter in what we feel is a prime or proven
hunting spot. Remember, hunters are not obligated to hunt out of our stand set ups and are free to move on their
own to succeed. Everyone is to bring a self climber or a climbing stick and portable stand. Your guide will set
your stand for you, assist you in setting your stand or your are free to do it solo. Bottom line all hunters have the
freedom to hunt the way they want to with the full assistance of a guide. The use of scent elimination clothing
with a head cover is MANDATORY!! This is to help prevent the spread of human odor and to improve your
opportunity and success. We feel this gives all hunters that extra edge. So, with the freedom to make any
strategic moves necessary, without the added human activity, hunting pressure, any of the unwanted scent from
additional people or guides stomping around your hunting area, hunters can look forward to an enjoyable
vacation with Backwood Whitetails. Click here to take a quick look at the simple hunting schedule. And
remember, there are guides that will be ready to help out at the hunters request. Your guide will move your stand,
track, retrieve, field dress, drag out your deer or what ever you may need. We DO NOT impose antler minimums,
trophy fines or charge trophy fee's. Click here to find out why? Understand that we do encourage hunters to
apply trophy management practices but, the opportunity to take home the buck of your choice is what we
provide. Each hunter is permitted to harvest one doe and one buck per hunt. Hunters are to arrive in camp by 1
p.m. The day before their scheduled hunt is to begin. Hunters will check in with Backwoods staff, record all
license and permit information, go over the rules and regulations and complete any unfinished paper work
necessary. Hunters can then be taken to their assigned property,stand sites and will be given a map of their
property and its boundaries. Hunters will be informed of the current whitetail activities, to the best of the guides
knowledge. We even allow hunters to have that night as a free night of hunting. At Backwoods Whitetails we hope
to provide hunters with a quality and memorable hunting experience. It is our intention for everyone to harvest a
whitetail of their dreams but no hunt is guaranteed. But, most of all we want to build lasting friendships with
every client that comes to Illinois on an adventure with Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters.
All Prices shown include full Meals and Lodging! Non hunters and Video Crews Pay $400.00 per person only to cover cost of their
Lodging and Meals. Please remember that the cook and guides work very hard to make sure that your experience is a good one.
Gratuities are greatly appreciated and are at the hunters discretion.
Booking your hunt
Hunting Spots are limited and are sold on a first come first serve basis. Please call or email for
remaining spots and/or dates available. Reservations for next years hunts are being accepted!!
Click HERE to view 3 different hunts Filmed at Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters in 2008!!
Call or email for the specific dates on any of our hunts
Hunt begins somewhere around the first Sunday of October and ends the evening of the Following
Saturday. This hunt is conducted during the dates when the moon position is at its best for Big Buck activity!
All Six day Archery hunts begin on Saturday morning and end of the following Thursday evening.
This hunt begins on a Saturday and ends on Wednesday evening preceding the 1st firearm season.
The 3 Day weekend preceding Thanksgiving. Hunt begins on Friday and ends Sunday evening.
Shotguns and Muzzle-loaders may be used. Archery Season is closed during this hunt.
This hunt is during the weekend following Thanksgiving. Hunt begins on Thursday and ends on the following Sunday Evening.
Shotguns and muzzle-loader may be used. Archery Season is closed at this time. We only take a maximum of 5 hunters during this hunt.
Driving out?
Address for the Lodge is 240 W Main St Ipava, IL
Address for the Home office is 106 E Woods St, Avon, IL
Flying out?
For those wanting to fly in and out of Illinois,The closest airport
is 52 Miles from the Backwoods Whitetails Lodge and is the:
Greater Peoria Regional Airport
6100 W Everett M Dirksen PKWY
Peoria, IL 61607 Ph# 309-697-8272
Car / Truck rental is available at the airport. All clients are responsible
for securing their own transportation to and from the airport.
This hunt is during the 2nd weekend in December that follows the 2nd firearm season.
Hunt begins on Friday Morning and Ends on the following Sunday evening. Muzzle-loaders only may be used.
Modern muzzle-loading rifles are allowed and scopes can be used. Archery Season is open during this time.
This is hunt is scheduled somewhere around the first of January. This hunt is scheduled during the
dates when the moons position is at is best for Big Buck activity on winter food sources!
See ya this Fall !!
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