Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 68

Galesburg, IL Hunting in Illinois is legendary. White tails, turkey, dove, upland game, furbearers and waterfowl all seem to love the landscape diversity of Illinois. This makes for some exciting hunting opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In Knox County, there are some great outfitters ready to make your hunting holiday memorable. If you’re looking for a buck that will score well with Boone and Crockett, look no further. Knox County has the hunting action you need. To get started, take a look at two wonderful outfitters only minutes from Galesburg. Cabin Fever Campground and Hunting Club is located one mile north of Snake Den Hollow Wildlife Refuge in Victoria, Illinois just 13 miles east of Galesburg, Illinois. This refuge from the hustle and bustle has five lakes equipped with 5 heated lake pits and 10 heated field pits for waterfowl hunting. Cabins are available for hunting parties. They have 1500 acres for waterfowl, deer and dove hunting. You can check into their memberships or book a nonmember hunt. Make sure to book in advance, spaces are limited. Visit www.cabinfeveril.com for more information. 66 Fall 2016 Adventure Outdoors Whitetail Action Outfitters is located in St. Augustine, Illinois just 18 miles south Galesburg on IL Rt. 41. At Whitetail Action Outfitters there are 5,000 plus acres of prime managed land for your hunting experience. The land is managed with deer habitat (woods, set-aside, and CRP) and food sources (food plots, soy beans, corn, clover, turnips, brassicas) to give clients the opportunity to take a Boone & Crocket or Pope & Young Buck of a Lifetime. Visit whitetailactionoutfitters.com to learn more about availability for 2016-2017. After you’ve harvested a champion buck, pay a visit to historic Galesburg, Illinois. This 180-year-old prairie city has wonderful dining opportunities to help celebrate a great hunt. From Iron Spike Brew Pub to the Packinghouse Dining company, there are plenty of dining options and hotel rooms in Galesburg. Go to visitgalesburg.com or give us a call at 800-916-3330.