Bow hunts with Walnut Knob Outdoors are semi-guided. Semi-guided hunts allow the hunter more freedom in setting up their own preferred stand locations within designated hunting areas managed by Walnut Knob Outdoors. Guides are available at anytime during your hunt for questions on hunting areas and stand placement.

Lodging is also provided with the hunt. Our Lodging provides all the comforts of home including showers, beds, and cooking utensils. Food and drinks are not supplied, but there are many restaurants available within 15 to 20 miles.

There are several personal items that are not supplied by Walnut Knob Outdoors that the hunter would want to make sure to bring on a hunt with us. Linens for bathing, hunting license, habitat stamps and portable tree stands are needed in addition to the hunts required bow and arrow or black powder and gun.

WALNUT KNOB HUNT GUIDELINES

The following are the guidelines that we follow here at the knob. Please take a moment to read these if you are coming to hunt with us.

1. Account balance must be paid before hunt can begin.

2. Permits and license must be purchased through the Illinois DNR, both the permit and license are purchased seperately from the DNR. Walnut Knob does not sell the permits or licenses. Copies of your permit and license must be on file at our office before hunt can begin.

3. Maps of ground that you will be hunting will be handed out upon arrival.

4. A minimum score of 135 net (Pope & Young) will be enforced. Failure to follow this guideline may result in a $500 fine and/or loss of hunting privileges.

5. Tour of ground, to be hunted, and help with stand placement will be given as needed. Minimal traffic on ground will be to your advantage.

6. All hunters are encouraged to bring their own stand sets, but if needed we do have lock-on and ladder stands available, many already set.

7. No hunter will knowingly cross any property lines off of Walnut Knob managed ground without the accompaniment of a Walnut Knob guide and permission from the neighboring Land Owner or manager.

8 . When a deer has been wounded/killed, do not immediately track. Contact us. We will help you track and remove your deer.

9 . Parking/entry areas to hunting ground will be marked on your maps.

10 . Our goal is to provide the opportunity for an enjoyable, successful, and safe hunt. It is our hope that by doing this, you wish to return year after year. We ask that you be respectful of our ground and facilities.

11. If you would like to book a hunt for spring turkey or next deer season, please stop by the office and talk to Julie or Dave.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone on the Walnut Knob staff and they would be happy to help you.