This Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Iowa farmstead offers Midwestern pheasant and quail hunting with guides who are both highly skilled and extremely personable.

Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge Profile:     Heritage 1865 Promise City, Iowa Hunting upland birds on a Midwestern family farm is a truly classic wingshooting experience. Heritage 1865 is owned by the Ewing family, which settled in southern Iowa more than 150 years ago and now offers hunting for ring-necked pheasants and bobwhite quail on 3,000 acres of prime ground. The farm is managed to accommodate small groups (no more than four hunters per guide) who enjoy fast-paced shooting over well-trained pointing and flushing dogs. Hunting   Season: September to March   Gamebirds: Ring-necked pheasants and bobwhite quail   Style: Walk-up behind pointers and flushing dogs Terrain: Midwest farm country with fields and shelterbelts   Lodge & Amenities   Location: Southern Iowa   Lodging: Private and multiple-occupancy rooms with access to main lodge   Dining: Chef-prepared heirloom recipes featuring beef, gamebirds and baked goods   Pro Shop: Yes   Nearest Commercial Airport: Des Moines, Iowa (80 miles)   Nearest Private Airport: Albia, Iowa (35 miles)   Shuttle Service: Can be arranged What to Bring   Clothing: Light to midweight upland clothing, depending on weather    Guns: 20, 16 or 12-gauge   Ammo: #5, #6 and #7.5 shot   Chokes: IC, M, F Special Note   Mid- to late-season weather conditions can vary, depending on warm or cold fronts.  Check the forecast (and with the lodge) to determine the appropriate clothing and gear for the trip. Heritage 1865 is a full-service Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge. To learn more or to make a reservation, call 641-780-2290 or email info@heritage1865.com. Photographs courtesy of Heritage 1865.

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