The Hunting Experience at Ridge Line Outfitters, Inc.


Ridge Line semi-guided hunts offer quality farmland and rolling timber to hunt and hot meals for supper. Area maps, many strategically placed tree stands (some doubles) Freedom to move with your own stand or blind, access to an ATV, target range, food plots, one-on-one time with outfitter, low hunting pressure and fair chase whitetails.


  1. Follow all state, federal and county laws.
  2. 130 " minimum gross or penalty of $75.00 per inch under 130 gross. Maximum penalty $500.00
  3. Outfitters stands or blinds may NOT be moved for any reason. If you wish to move around, bring your own stand or blind.
  4. Safety systems MUST BE WORN and attached to the tree AT ALL TIMES.
  5. NO stands or blind setup within 25 yards of property line.
  6. NEVER cross property line for any reason; we will get permission first.
  7. Do NOT damage property. Example: Stands, housing, land, trees, etc.
  8. Arrive the day before the hunt no earlier than 8:00am. Depart the day after the hunt no later than 11:00am.
  9. Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE!
  10. Outfitter has all rights to use any photos/video of the hunter and hunt.
  11. Permit & license are NOT included.
  12. Supper will be catered in each evening.
  13. Transportation to and from the farm is NOT included, but available. $50.00  per day for Ridge Line staff to transport you to and from the farm.(Drop off and Pick up only)
  14. Guides NOT included, but available. Guide will transport you to and from the farm, walk you to the Ridge Line stands, scout for you, move your stand, if needed, assist you in your recovery, do field care of the animal after recovery, take the kill to a taxidermist and give you a scenic ride through Pike County. Cost for a guide is $100.00 per day.

Doe Reward Information


  1. Any hunter that takes a doe with a gun or bow will have his/her name put in the hat. At the end of the season, a name will be pulled out. The winning hunter will get 25% taken off next year's full-priced hunt for that week. (base price)
  2. Biggest doe of the year reward, by weight. Any hunter that takes a doe with gun or bow will have the opportunity to have it weighed. The heaviest doe of the season wins. The winning hunter will have 25% taken off next year's full priced hunt for that week.(base price)
  3. Try to take a big mature doe.
  4. One hunter CANNOT win both contests.
  5. All deer must be fully field dressed and the body cavity cleaned out.
  6. Ridge Line staff will monitor official weigh-ins.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

  • http://www.dnr.state.il.us
  • Springfield, Illinois
  • 217-782-6431

  • Lodging Facilities

  • --Four bedrooms (alarm clock, pillow, sheets, blanket per bed)
  • --Two full baths (wash cloths, towels, toilet paper)
  • --Laundry room (two dryers, washer, large sink)
  • --Large living room, dining room, two satellite TV's (living & dining)
  • --Large foyer/mudroom
  • --Fully equipped kitchen
  • --Three outside exits
  • --Outdoor archery range and big game hoist.
  • --Two bedroom fully furnished lodge also available.