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River's Bend Trophy Outfitters

Turkey Hunts

Experience a spring hunt for big Eastern Turkeys and hear multiple long beards every morning. We hunt turkeys on over 8,000 acres in Illinois that consist of agricultural lands and woodlots for big mature gobblers.

The Hunt

Before your hunt can begin you will be required to sign a liability waiver and to present all necessary tags, license and stamps. Hunters may use either shotguns or archery equipment to harvest their birds. All hunts are one on one guide service. Each day of hunting will be packed with fast action as our experienced guides will work hard to put you on several birds each day. Your guide will handle the set-up, decoy placement and calling of the gobbler, however you can call in your own turkey if you choose to do so.

We do have several pop-up style blinds that are spacious and comfortable that can accommodate several people.

Seasons and Rates

Illinois 2009
Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10
1st Season 3 days, 4 nights $1050
  4 days, 5 nights $1400
Saturday, April 11 - Thursday, April 16
2nd Season 3 days, 4 nights $1050
  4 days, 5 nights $1400
Friday, April 17 - Wednesday, April 22
3rd Season 3 days, 4 nights $1050
  4 days, 5 nights $1400
Thursday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 29
4th Season 3 days, 4 nights $1050
  4 days, 5 nights $1400
Thursday, April 30 - Thursday, May 7
5th Season 3 days, 4 nights $1050
  4 days, 5 nights $1400


A 1/2 deposit is due when you book hunt, with the balance due when you arrive for your hunt. All deposits are non-refundable but may be applied towards a hunt for the next year.

Gear Check List

We recommend that you review the gear check list to ensure that your hunt is a satisfying and memorable experience. However, should you forget something, we have several sporting goods retailers in the local area.

  • Camo Clothing
  • Tags and Licenses
  • Rubber or Waterproof Boots
  • Binoculars
  • Head net and Gloves
  • Rain Gear
  • Camera
  • Turkey Calls
  • Shotgun - 20 or 12 ga.
  • Shells - Turkey loads of 4, 5 or 6 shot
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For more photos of turkey hunts from River's Bend, click here.