Premier Hunting Trips
If you are planning your hunting trips for this year, The Wilderness Reserve trophies are waiting for you! Engage in the thrill, excitement, and adventure of a guided hunt at a convenient Midwest hunting location to create the trophy hunting experience of a lifetime each and every time you visit.
Book your hunting trips at one of the largest historic hunting preserves in the United States. Find world-class whitetail deer, trophy Elk, and an abundance of pheasants for your bird hunting pleasure. Our guided hunts will fit any level of hunting experience – reserve your trophy today!
Elk Hunts
Elk Hunts
Whitetail Deer Hunts
Whitetail Deer Hunts
Pheasant Hunts
Pheasant Hunts
Elk Hunts
Your adventure with an experienced guide ensures the best opportunity possible to successfully harvest a trophy elk.
Whitetail Deer hunts
Whitetail bucks at The Wilderness Reserve often exceed 200 SCI class and some exceed the 300-inch mark! If you’ve been dreaming about adding a trophy whitetail deer to your wall contact us today!
Pheasant Hunts
Come and enjoy a beautiful fall day with a traditional pheasant hunt. What a great chance to keep your hunting dog in tune or we can provide an experienced handler and dog.
Your Trophy is Waiting
Advantages of Hunting With Us
Over 5,500 Acres of Hunting Land
We offer over 5,500 acres of quality-managed habitat. The Wilderness Reserve provides a challenging environment to harvest your trophy elk. From the upland hardwood forest to the hemlock swamps that whisper folklore, we are often surprised by what emerges.
Diverse Ecosystem
Our reserve hosts a vast ecosystem of Elk, Whitetail, and other wildlife. Experience the wilderness in it’s natural state, preserved through time.
No Hunting License Required
Avoid the hassle of obtaining this high-demand license. The Wilderness Reserve elk herd is privately owned, there is no license required.
Season Runs From September Through December
Your adrenaline will surge when you set your sights on a beautiful trophy after bugling to bring him in downrange. In your downtime, enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities or simply relax in your comfortable cabin. Our experienced guides will work hard to ensure your success.
All-Inclusive Hunting Packages
What Comes With Your Hunt
Experienced Guide
When it is time to head out into the field, one of our experienced guides will navigate this vast property both on foot and via ATVs. Our goal here is to put you in the best possible spot whether out in the forest or on a food plot to get you that shot opportunity. Our guides will help with identifying the appropriate size class, call in that trophy bull, and assist in all aspects after the harvest.
Animal Processing
After the harvest, Welcome to the Butcher Shop. Everyone enjoys the comradery and the friendships that emerge from here. Once we have your trophy up to “the shop”, we will skin, cape, quarter, and de-bone your trophy. The grind, hind quarters, backstraps, and inner loins will be separated and labeled accordingly. We will freeze or keep all of the meat cold for you, so it is ready to go to your favorite butcher shop for final processing. We will score your antlers for you. We recommend bringing at least 4 large coolers for your elk meat and cape. Please check with your taxidermist ahead of time with their preferred method of caping. Shipping meat, capes, and horns is costly, please be prepared to take your trophy home with you.
Lodging and Meals
Here at the Wilderness Reserve, we strive to provide more than just a great hunting experience. Top-notch accommodations, meals, and the care that we all have for this beautiful property are all on display and provided to you with your stay with us.
