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NILO Farms

Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Grounds


Phone icon618-466-0613 Email iconInfoNILO@winchester.com Link iconnilofarms.com/
Brighton, IL

Item #3NHK0000

The Story

In 1952, John M. Olin took acres of farmland joined by timber and turned it into a wildlife oasis. He created an ideal place to raise and train the best Labradors that ever flushed a pheasant or retrieved a duck. He called it NILO Farms, which comprises more than 650 acres dedicated to unsurpassed hunting, sport shooting, and gun dogs.

Game birds are the core of hunting at NILO Farms. Hunters have a variety of birds to pursue through various hunting packages. Ringneck and chukar hunting are done in properly managed fields behind close-quartering labs, springers, and pointers, promising the challenge and excitement of unannounced flushes. The ducks include flighted mallards presented to shooters located in blinds, hidden by natural cover and designed to ensure the safety of hunters, guides, and dogs.

As one of the finest shooting facilities in the United States, NILO Farms invites clays shooters, from novice to experienced, to try a variety of target games and competitions. Along with the traditional trap and skeet, NILO Farms also offers sporting clays, 5-stand, a 40-foot tower, and riverside skeet. For those looking to step up their game, NILO Farms also offers shooting lessons on a per-hour basis.

You can book hunts for single or multiple days or customize a hunting or shooting program that accommodates your group. Share camaraderie and marvel at the work of superior gun dogs. Hunts and shooting sports are open to the public with prior reservations. The clubhouse and pavilion are suitable for corporate events and meetings.

Highlights:

  • Pheasant, chukar, ducks & sporting clays
  • Over 650 acres of pristine upland habitat
  • 2 sporting clays courses with FITASC options, super sporting, trap, skeet, and 5-stand
  • Expert staff that are both world-class guides & dog handlers & shooting coaches
  • Rates start at:
    • 1-Day Hunt: $700
    • 2-Day Hunt: $1,200
    • Sporting Clays: $100
    • Shooting Lessons: $100/hr
  • Hunting season runs from October through March, sporting clays available year-round

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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NILO Farms does not have on-site lodging. For a two-day hunt, we recommend the DoubleTree in Collinsville, IL. Located 30 minutes from NILO Farms, their accommodations are comfortable and spacious. The DoubleTree also has a full-service restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DoubleTree
1000 Eastport Plaza Drive
Collinsville, IL

Visitors will experience over 650 acres of hunting and shooting sports paradise, serving as a top-tier destination for sportsmen and women as well as a model conservation property. Guests will be taken care of by dedicated NILO staff and have the opportunity to work with some of the best Labradors that have ever flushed a pheasant or retrieved a duck.

Sample itinerary of a one-day hunt package:

  • Arrival: Meet your guide, coffee in clubhouse, hunting license
  • Duck hunt (mallards): 4-bird limit
  • Upland hunt (pheasant & chukar): 6 birds released
  • Lunch: Fried chicken or pheasant potpie
  • Sporting Clays: 100 targets
  • Firearm rental available & all ammunition included in the price to hunt or shoot

NILO Farms is comprised of 650 acres of natural landscape, timber, and rolling hills. Hunters will find meticulously maintained patches of cover and field habitat that is unparalleled. Carefully cut walking paths are welcoming to hunters of all ages and abilities.

Visit nilofarms.com for a full list of rates & hours.

  • $100 sporting clays (includes ammunition & firearm use)
  • $25 trap, skeet or 5-stand (box of 25)
  • $700 per person: 1-day hunt:
    • 4 ducks, 6 pheasants released, lunch, sporting clays, ammunition
  • $1,200 per person: 2-day hunt:
    • 1st day: Sporting clays, trap, skeet, 5-stand, lunch, pheasant hunt (6 pheasants released), ammunition, more targets optional
    • 2nd day: 4 ducks, 6 chukars, lunch, ammunition
  • Design-A-Hunt (non-peak hours)
    • $400 minimum per hunter
    • $40 per bird (duck, pheasant, chukar)
    • Guests can choose only birds, targets, lunch, or any combination of birds & targets to reach the $400 minimum. Includes ammunition.

Where is NILO Farms located?

15025 IL-111
Brighton, IL 62012

Can I bring my own ammunition?

All ammunition is provided by Winchester and included in the price of hunt and shooting packages. NILO does not allow guests to bring their own ammunition.

Do I need a firearm to hunt or shoot at NILO Farms?

Guests are welcome to bring their own firearm, but rental firearms are available and included in the price. NILO maintains a vault of Winchester and Browning over/under and autoloading shotguns.

Can additional birds be purchased during hunts?

Yes, additional birds can be added to a hunt on a case-by-case basis.

Can additional targets be purchased during a sporting clays shoot?

Yes, additional targets can be purchased upon request.

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