Heartland Lodge

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Sporting Clay Event Rankings:

Our 1st Annual Sporting Clay Event was a hot one, but we had an amazing group of shooters! We had a 3-way tie for 2nd & 3rd place where our guests battled at our new 5-Stand. This event was very relaxed and welcomed all experience levels of shooters. We hope everyone had fun and will come visit us again for our 2nd annual clay tournament

1st Place – Troy T. – High Score of 93/100!

2nd Place – Brad D. High Score of 92/100!

3rd Place – Cooper H. High Score of 92/100!

4th Place – Chase T. High Score of 92/100!

5th Place – Jeff B.

6th Place – Tony M.

7th Place – Jayce D.

8th Place – Harrison Y.

9th Place – Kaleb I.

10th Place – Andrew W.

11th Place – Cole S.

12th Place – Chris E.

13th Place – Robert W.

14th Place – Parker L.

15th Place – Marcus R.

16th Place – Andrew Q.

17th Place – Daryl D.

18th Place – Scott T.

19th Place – Randy N.

20th Place – Travis H.

21st Place – Noah S.

22nd Place – Collin P.

23rd Place – Nick B.

24th Place – Les C.

25th Place – Carl M.

26th Place – Alan W.

27th Place – Ryan C.

28th Place – Megan B.

29th Place – Wally R.

30th Place – Jake B.

31st Place – Josh H.

32nd Place – Devin T.

33rd Place – Jake S.

We had a blast hosting this event & will be announcing next years dates very soon!! Please stay tuned 😊

08/14/2026

Can you believe Labor Day Weekend is about 3 weeks away!? If you are looking for an exciting way to spend the extended weekend, we do have a few rooms available! Go ATV riding, fishing, hiking, shoot a round of sporting clays or 5-stand, enjoy our gourmet meals and so much more!
Call now- 217-734-2526

08/10/2026

We had a great turnout for our sporting clay event over the weekend!

08/07/2026

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Todd & Connie Duffy!! They’ve enjoyed over 15 getaways at the lodge!

08/01/2026

Gearing up for a tractor ride tomorrow evening!! Call our office if you have a group that would like an adventure at 217-734-2526

07/29/2026

Breaking in our new mini ex! 🤩 Bye Bye ruts 👋

We want to give the biggest thank you to the IDNR grant program for setting us up with this sweet (and much needed!) machine!

07/28/2026

Heartland’s Sporting Clay & 5-Stand Event – August 8th, 2026

Get ready for an exciting competition at the Heartland Lodge Sporting Clay Event, held August 8th, 2026 at the beautiful Heartland Lodge. This friendly, non-sanctioned shoot is open to all skill levels—from seasoned shooters to those looking for a fun weekend challenge.

This year’s event features a combined Five-Stand and Sporting Clays format, testing accuracy, consistency, and versatility across multiple shooting scenarios. Whether you’re here to compete or enjoy the outdoors with friends, it’s sure to be a memorable experience.

Event Highlights
*Saturday, August 8th starting at 9 AM.
*Combination course: Five-Stand & Sporting Clays
*Cash prize for the overall winner!
**1st place- $2,500!!
**2nd place- 2 night/ 1 day pheasant & quail hunt at Heartland Lodge!*
**3rd place- 2 night getaway in a private luxury cabin with full day *Polaris UTV rental at Heartland Lodge!**
*Non-sanctioned event.. relaxed, friendly, and open to all.
*Great food and great shooting in a picturesque setting.
*$150 entry fee, per person. Limited to 100 participants! Call 217-734-2526 to reserve your spot now!

*100 target event (50 on sporting clays, 50 on 5-stand). Individuals only- no teams.
*Bring your gear, your best shot, and your competitive spirit. We look forward to seeing everyone at Heartland Lodge for a great weekend of shooting sports!
CALL 217-734-2526 to reserve your spot now!

$2,500 cash prize for 1st place! Heartland's sporting clay event- limited to 100 people! Call 217-734-2526 now to reserve!

07/28/2026

New equipment for trail maintenance arrived today! Stay tuned & watch us put it to work 🤩