Most clients are unfamiliar with how the booking and payment process play an integral roll in an outfitter’s day-to-day operations. Hollow Ground operates throughout the year, based upon the installments from its clients.
February 1st
The first installment is due. This allows us to secure our first installment to our landowners. This will allow us to maintain and obtain the best property in the area.
June 1st
The second installment is due. This is also time for the application process for your permits. We will handle the entire process for you. Please make sure you fill out the permit info form completely. If you have not received the form to fill out, please let us know. The cost of the permits is included in the price of your hunt. This makes the entire booking process easy and hands-free, an incentive for our clients.
September 1st
The third and final installment is due. If your payment is not received in full by September 30th, your hunt and all monies paid in will be forfeited. If you need to make other arrangements, please let us know. We will be willing to work with you to the best of our ability.
You can book your hunt with us by contacting us directly (217-440-0319) or by filling out our online booking form and submitting it by email or fax. Your hunt is not considered “booked” until your deposit of $500 has been received. This is a non-refundable deposit. Please see the cancellation policy for further information.
- Email it to us at htloutdoors@gmail.com
- Print it out and fax it to us at 217-440-0319
Please fill out the form,Download, Print and Return
There will be a 3% Convenience fee added to all credit card transactions
Cancellation Policy
The Hollow Ground cancellation policy is simple, yet fair to both the client and the operation. If you cancel your hunt prior to June 1st, all monies received less the $500 non-refundable deposit will be returned within 60 days of the cancellation. Clients that cancel after June 1st but before September 15th will be able to roll their entire payment over for the next hunting season. HGGS will roll your deposit one time, for the following year. Any hunts canceled after September 1st will forfeit all monies paid. We will do our best to work with your circumstance and fit you into our schedule. This policy ensures commitment from our clients and ensures our ability to fulfill our commitments to our land owners.
Rates and Dates
2023 Rates and Dates
Archery Opener 10/01 – 10/4 , 4-day hunt ……………$3,000
Youth Firearm 10/07 – 10/9, 3-day hunt ……………..$2,000
Archery Hunt 10/18 – 10/20, 3-day hunt ………………………..$2,500
Archery Hunt 10/22 – 10/27, 6-day hunt ……………………….$4,000
Archery Hunt 10/29 – 11/03, 6-day hunt ………………………$5,000
Archery Hunt 11/05 – 11/10, 6-day hunt ………………………$5,000
Archery Hunt 11/12 – 11/15, 4-day hunt …………………………$3,500
Gun 1 Hunt – 11/17 – 11/19, 3-day hunt …………………………$4,000
Archery Hunt 11/25 – 11/28, 4-day hunt…………………$3000
Gun 2 Hunt – 11/30 – 12/03, 4-day hunt ……………………….$3,500
Muzzleloader – 12/08 – 12/10, 3-day hunt ……………..$2,500
Combo Hunt 1 Archery/Gun – 11/12 – 11/19, 8-day hunt ……………………………$7,000
Combo Hunt 2 Archery/Gun – 11/30 – 12/10, 11-day hunt …………………………..$6,000
Full Season Hunt Archery/Gun – 10/18 – 11/03, 11/12 – 11/15, 12/01 – 12/11, 31 total days ……………………..$10,000
Late Season – TBD, 4-day hunt …………………………….$2,500
All Permits and Licenses are included in the cost of the hunt!
2024 Rates and Dates
Archery Opener 10/01 – 10/4 , 4-day hunt ……………..$3,000
Youth Firearm 10/12 – 10/14, 3-day hunt …………..$2,000
Archery Hunt 10/20 – 10/25, 6-day hunt ………………………..$4,000
Archery Hunt 10/27 – 11/1, 6-day hunt …………………………$5,000
Archery Hunt 11/03 – 11/09, 6-day hunt ………………………..$5,000
Archery Hunt 11/10 – 11/16, 6-day hunt ………………………..$5,000
Archery Hunt 11/17 – 11/20, 4-day hunt ………………………..$3,500
Gun 1 Hunt 11/22 – 11/24, 3-day hunt ……………..$4,000
Archery Hunt 11/30 – 12/03, 4-day hunt ………………………..$3,000
Gun 2 Hunt 12/05 – 12/08, 4-day hunt ……………..$3,500
Muzzleloader Hunt 12/13 – 12/15, 3-day hunt ..$2,500
Combo Hunt 1 Archery/Gun – 11/17 – 11/24, 8-day hunt ……………………………$7,000
Combo Hunt 2 Archery/Gun – 12/05 – 12/15, 11-day hunt …………………………..$6,000
Full Season Hunt Archery/Gun – 10/20 – 11/09, 11/17 – 11/20, 12/05 – 12/15, 31 total days ……………………$10,000
Late Season – TBD, 4-day hunt …………………………….$2,500
All Permits and Licenses are included in the cost of the hunt!
- Email it to us at htloutdoors@gmail.com
- Print it out and fax it to us at 217-440-0319
Our Customers
“Outstanding”
By far the best outfitter hands down. If you want a true deer camp experience this is it. I cannot say enough about their dedication to the client and the hunt. These guys are just awesome. You’ll never go hungry in camp with the absolute best home-cooked meals in western Illinois. Sure there’s a bunch of outfitters you can choose from but if you want a truly memorable hunt experience look no further. This IS it!!! From the minute you arrive, until the minute you leave, you are treated as family. It’s not only about the animals but more about the people. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!!
Greg Mancilla
“Superb”
Wouldn’t even consider hunting anywhere else in southern Illinois. These guys know what they are doing and most importantly are passionate about it. If I could give them 6 stars I would.
Andy Borders
“Highly Recommend”
Antonacci Outdoors has hunted with Harrison Lane @ Hollow Ground for 7 seasons. Knows his land, his deer patterns, and his positioning of stands for various wind conditions. Highly recommend!!!
Joe Antonacci
