Gardner Camp is excited to announce the opening of our controlled Pheasant Hunting Season! Hunting Opportunities will be from early February into early March. We are ready to host your young hunter for this extraordinary hunting experience. We provide youth hunters with experienced guides, veteran hunting dogs and plenty of birds in the field. All youth will have the opportunity for a successful hunt. Youth must be between the ages of 12-18 by the date of their hunt. Youth hunters must have successfully completed an approved Hunter Safety Course to be eligible to participate in this hunt. Young hunters are highly encouraged to have completed a wing-shooting clinic or similar skilled class before their hunt. If you have not completed one of these courses your child must be proficient in their gun handling skills. Our hunting fields feature a unique cover crop blend that not only hide the birds, but also provide them food throughout the winter. We have the finest quality bird dogs who are veterans to upland hunting. You will enjoy a meal and visiting about your youth hunting experience at our beautiful meeting hall while warming yourself by our fireplace. Gardner Camp sets the scene to make for the kind of day you hope will never end. Come experience an action-packed hunting opportunity paired with a passion for hospitality.
ENROLL IN A PHEASANT HUNT AT GARDNER CAMP
Youth may ENROLL to pheasant hunt at Gardner Camp once the dates have been set. Priority will be given to those who haven't already participated in a pheasant hunt. Youth must meet the following qualifications to enroll:
- Must be 12 years of age at time of hunt
- Must have completed Illinois Hunter Safety Education Course (or other state equivalent)
- Must have an adult (21+) mentor to accompany youth on the hunt
- Must be from Adams, Pike counties of IL or surrounding counties
- If youth is 18 years of age, he/she must still be in high school
- It is highly encouraged that youth have completed a wingshooting clinic
- Youth must have proficient gun handling skills, be able to carry a shot gun for long periods of time, and be able to shoulder gun quickly
Applications will be accepted from November 1st through November 30th, or until all spots are filled.
Youth are responsible for their own license. Gardner Camp hunts are fully guided with experienced instructors and veteran bird dogs. We provide instruction including gun safety, transportation to and from the field, bird cleaning facility, and a meal. Limited hunting gear is available upon request.
2026 Dates and Times: COMING SOON
Times: On Saturdays: Group 1: 8am-12:30pm, Group 2: 11:45am-4pm, On Sundays: 12:30pm-4pm
