Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect during your visit to Tri-County Whitetails?
Hunters will arrive to camp starting at 4pm the day before your hunt begins. The first night you will attend a practice session in the bow/gun range to get sighted in, meet with your guide to go over the hunt plan in detail and be served a hot meal. For the duration of your stay, you will be provided continental breakfast and dinner each day. You will be dropped off and picked up at your deer stand each day. Each morning and evening you will meet with your guide to continue to discuss strategy. Should you harvest an animal, we will help to arrange the processing and taxidermy if needed. You can check out as late as 10am after your hunt ends.
What is the licensing/tag requirements and processes?
You will need to purchase an Illinois Archery or Gun deer tag (depending on which season you book). You will also need an Illinois hunting license and habitat stamp. The application process is found online at: https://www.il.wildlifelicense.com/license.php?action=custlkup. Please call Joel Eggers at (618)317-4741 if you need any assistance in this process. For shotgun hunts in particular, you will need to discuss with Joel to know which county to apply for.
What are the deadlines to apply for my tag?
Dates can be found at the following link: Licenses, Permits and Registrations (illinois.gov)
What do I need to bring along?
Hunting License w/Habitat Stamp
Your ID (Driver's License)
Tag (Archery or Gun depending on your hunt)
Legal Weapon (Bow, arrow, broadheads, and release for archery or gun, shells and mounted scope for gun)
Bow or Gun Case
Safety Harness
Rubber Boots
Range Finder
Cooler for Taking Game Meat Home
Knife
Flashlight
Scent Free Clothing (in scent free bag or container)
Orange Hat & Vest (Gun Only)
Scent Free Toiletries/Soap
Binoculars
Grunt Tube (Optional)
Pull Up Rope
Backpack or Fanny Pack
What is the closest airport? Do you provide transportation to and from the airport?
The closest airport is Lambert International is St. Louis, MO. It is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Tri-County Whitetails. We can pick up from the airport and drop off at the airport for $100.00 per person (round-trip).
Can non-hunting guests stay at the lodge as well?
Yes, for an additional $75 per person per day, your non-hunting family and friends are welcome to stay in camp with you. Their meals will be covered as well.