The Quail Shed, operated by Don Stephen, is based near the town of Casey, Illinois in Clark county. As the name indicates, it began as a pen-raised bird hunting operation, which offers the upland game hunter great shooting for strong-flying pheasants, quail, and chukars. Our bird hunting is done in planted fields, where hunters enjoy fun times afield in a safe atmosphere! Let us know what you want to shoot, and the birds will be waiting!
More recently, the Quail Shed has become recognized for offering some of the finest hunting for 100% free range wild whitetail deer to be found in the state!
Don is a local resident and life-long farmer, who stays in close contact with the land. This lets him monitor the large whitetail bucks which roam the thousands of acres we hunt.
The Quail Shed provides a chance for anyone to access prime hunting land, and mature bucks that have not been heavily pressured, at a very reasonable cost.
We can do this because we don't have a fancy expensive lodge, and extras, which you would have to pay for.
If you decide to stay with us during your hunt, our camp-style accomodations are comfortable, warm, and dry, and we have lots of fresh linens, blankets, towels, and hot showers.
So, you should feel right at home from the moment you arrive for your hunt!
We have a big skinning shed available, and can direct you to a taxidermist who will cape your trophy.
A local processor can cut your deer up, and can normally have it ready in a short period of time.
While the primary focus at The Quail Shed is bowhunting, limited gun hunts are booked to help control the whitetail population, and to provide even more opportunity to put a trophy deer up on your wall! This broad range of opportunites provides a lot of flexibilty, and also helps us to manage our deer density.
Our goal is to provide the opportunity to hunt giant whitetails, and our average buck may be bigger than anything you have ever seen!
Don, and the rest of the Quail Shed staff, will provide you with a heads up on where to hunt, and will help you get your deer out of the woods after a successful hunt! We can also steer you toward someone who will process or mount your deer, and take pictures of your trophy buck!
Book your hunt now, and join The Quail Shed's group of satisfied and happy hunters!