Every photo tells the story of a hunter’s dream realized. Browse the incredible Whitetail, Red Stag, and Bull Elk harvested at Illinois Dominant Bucks and see why hunters return year after year.
Memories Made at Illinois Dominant Bucks
At Illinois Dominant Bucks, every hunt is about more than harvesting an incredible animal. It’s about sharing unforgettable moments with family and friends, creating lifelong memories, and celebrating achievements you’ll proudly tell for years to come. We’re honored to be part of each hunter’s story.
Where Trophy Dreams Come True
"Awesome experience not everyday u get shoot red tail deer great guide awesome facility's atmosphere and terrain was a full on experience the abundance of blinds top notch hunting a great day with everyone involved and awesome day of huntin with the boys always fun when u get to go with friends and they have plenty of room so take ur friends and book a hunt you won't be disappointed thanks again IDB ranch."
- Brandon Alley
★★★★★
Harvest Giants
Where dreams meet the thrill of the hunt, and every moment becomes a story worth telling. At Illinois Dominant Bucks, the pursuit isn’t just about harvesting a trophy, it’s about the adrenaline, the challenge, the connection to the land, and the unforgettable memories created along the way.
Giant Bucks
Majestic deer from our 170+ acre high-fenced land
Scenic Trails
Paths winding through our carefully managed landscape
Expert Guidance
Rick’s decades of hunting experience at your side
Trophy Moments
Celebrating each successful harvest with pride
If you are looking for a great whitetail hunt look no further than Illinois Dominate whitetails in Illinois. Rick Davidson is the owner of this facility and he does a great job. He has some absolute monster whitetails and other animals as well. My son, Scott, and I hunted this past October with Rick and we killed a monster deer -scored 307 inches. The best part of the hunt was looking at all the other animals and trying to decide which deer we wanted. Our guide, Eric, gave us the opportunity to look at a lot deer before deciding which deer we wanted. The accommodations were great. We got good night sleeps and were ready to go the next morning. I promise you that you will see some monster deer and it will be up to you to decide which deer you want. My son and I had a great time, and we are looking forward for October 2026 to get here. Check it out and I promise you will be glad that you did. Rick is a great guy- and Eric, the guide, will make your hunting dreams come true!!!!!!!!!!
- Phyllis Barbour
★★★★★
"Yes I highly recommend IDB, I had the best experience hanging out with Rick and Chris. I even scored the deer of a lifetime. I can't wait to go back second week in December2025."
- Tammi Lynn Montgomery
★★★★★
"Truly breathtaking lodge with phenomenal hunting grounds!! We spent last weekend here and my son achieved the incredible feat of landing a 16pt buck from 264 yards away! We were even treated to a sneak preview of the magnificent bucks to come next season, and trust me, you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to witness them for yourself! The bucks we encountered here were larger than anything we could have ever imagined. Rick and Chris are remarkably insightful and compassionate individuals, and their kindness extended to donating a hunt so my son, who is bravely fighting cancer, could experience something truly extraordinary that he might not have otherwise had the chance to enjoy."
- Heather Mitchell
★★★★★
"Great place great hospitality Rick has a top notch facility I highly recommend a hunt with Rick and staff."
- Christopher Montgomery
★★★★★
"Beautiful lodge, great people and amazing deer!"
- Erica A. Braud
★★★★★
"Both my two kids my nephew and myself have harvested giant bucks there this year!! Top notch facility and top notch people that run it"
- Calen Lamb
★★★★★
"Where to begin. I was searching for an outfitter to book a hunt for my son as a gift to surprise him, for all his hard work and sacrifices to obtain his dream career as a firefighter. When I talked with Rick I knew right away he was the outfitter where my son and I would have a great experience. From the minute we arrived,we were treated like family.Truly a hunt of a lifetime and memories forever. Rick was so patient with my son as he was particular in the deer he wanted to harvest.Finally after many encounters Rick made it happen and put Bryan on the perfect deer.Many thanks to Rick, Chris and the entire team for a great memory. We will definitely be back soon."
- Dennis Ireland
★★★★★
"I'm not sure where to even start. Illinois dominant bucks is loaded with giant whitetails. RICK and his wife treated us like family from the time we walked in the door. I could not have asked for a better experience. If you're looking to book a Hunt, don't miss out give RICK a call, I promise you won't regret it."
- Chris Fennell
★★★★★
"I went on a late season hunt with Rick. Let me tell you, I had a blast. Rick and Chris treated me like family. If you are looking for a quality hunt and a giant Illinois buck, this is the place to go. Once again, thanks for the great week I spent with you guys."
- Henry Dogay
★★★★★
"As a Charitable Organization that takes disabled, disadvantaged individuals and veterans on Lifetime Adventures. Rick Davidson and the group at IDB males their experience one of a lifetime!"
- Jared Burke Foundation
★★★★★
"Rick and Chris raise the largest Whitetails in America and are super amazing people!! Their establishment is top notch and the accommodations are spectacular! Book a hunt with them! You won’t regret it! A lifetime of memories! Thanks Rick and Chris!"
- Bryner's Chainsaw Carvings
★★★★★
"Truly one of the all around best places I have ever been hunting. Rick and Chris have an operation here that is second to none. From the second you arrive until you harvest your trophy and head back home, they make you feel like family. Super awesome place with a ton of GggGgggiant bucks. Always an amazing experience with a ton of great memories. Proud to be apart of the IDB family."
- Curry Kinchen
★★★★★
"We are very pleased with the quality of deer, the establishment, and the genuine kindness of the owners. #IllinoisDominantBucks was worth driving from Mississippi to experience. We hunted for 3 days and harvested our Illinois giant the last afternoon before we left. We are already hoping to be able to come back for another trip in 2024!"
- Megan Whittington Helms
★★★★★
"I love hunting at Illinois Dominant Bucks! Just finished my second trip. Rick, Chris & Garrett are some of the best folks there are. The hospitality is second to none and the bucks there are GggGgiants! It’s always a great experience. Hunt hard & They will do what it takes to help get you in a position to harvest a monster. They absolutely make you feel like family! I guarantee that you will love this place."
- Adam Brooks
★★★★★
"Second year at IDB was another success! The best hunting my family and I have been apart of. Rick really takes the time to make sure you harvest a GgGggiant from Illinois Dominant Bucks that you’ve only dreamt of. Rick and Chris make you feel part of the family while up there hunting which really makes it such a special place. We couldn’t think of a better place to go year to year, already booked for the 2024 season and looking forward to seeing our IDB family!"
- Berkley Dean Kinchen
★★★★★
"Jonny and I are back home settling in from a great hunt at Illinois Dominant Bucks located in Marshall Illinois ....We bow hunted super hard in super cold windy weather ,especially for us Mississippi fellas. We were able to slow down and enjoy each other’s company..
If I were to try write down the perfect hunt it’d be very much like we experienced....
The pics speak for themselves we used every second of time and daylight possibly we had to hunt. John Conner found his mark ;however, COVID threw us a curve and we had to leave a magnificent buck that was hit low while our IDB crew worked to recover. As fait had it.We received the call yesterday that Jonny and I had been praying for.
BBD!
We are very thankful we were able to go on this trip and enjoy the outdoors together and have a chance at a great Whitetail Deer.
If anyone is looking for a great place to hunt giant whitetail in there natural habitat. Check Rick Davidson , Shelby Gray and the crew out.
Thanks guys for the hard work we had a great time.
Wesley and Jonny"
- Wesley Greene
★★★★★
"Highly recommend IDB! Such a great time and wonderful experience. Rick was an awesome host as well as our guides. Can’t wait to go back!"
- Heather NBoe Hurst
★★★★★
"I went there to shoot some giants! And boy I did just that! Huge beautiful ranch nestled deep out in the country, beautiful cabin! Chris with her awesome home cooking was absolutely delicious! Rick put me on a giant first evening I was there and shot two more giants the next morning! Could not ask for any better of shot opportunity! Got a personal 1on1 experience Many 360 blinds and lock on stands all over property to fit any hunters style of hunting! Thank you rick and Chris for a great time and will definitely be back!"
- Marc Robitaille
★★★★★
"2020 has been a roller coaster of a year for our family. We welcomed our first child into the world to finding out my husband Kyle has cancer 2.5 weeks later. He spent his entire time of that he was supposed to use on a hunting trip and spend time with his new baby going through Chemotherapy and surgery. The only thing he wanted for Christmas was to spent time with family and to go hunting. Rick heard about it and invited him to come out for a hunt of a lifetime. It was not only the most uplifting thing to celebrate being cancer free, but he also got the first buck of his life, and it was HUGE!!! We can't Thank Rick, his family, and Illinois Dominant Bucks enough for this amazing trip. It made 2020 an amazing year!"
- Amanda Joy Dupray
★★★★★
"Knowing this gentleman that operates this hunting area is one of the best if not the best. If deer hunting is your thing you won’t fine a better person with his experience/expertise to enjoy your hunting trip."
- James L Mckittrick
★★★★★
"Adrenaline Adrenaline that's what you get with Illinois Dominant Bucks. Rick will put you on a buck of lifetime an experience like no other. Remember that feeling when you bagged your first deer imagine that 10 fold with a GGGaint at your feet. I'm an Outfitter I can not thank Illinois Dominant Bucks enough for my life experience call Rick now for that memory that will dominate all others shoot straight make life an experience thanks again IDB"
- Steven Scanlin
★★★★★
"Great. Deer, Makes you feel welcome and such a challenging hunt !!!!!!"
- Russle Karr
★★★★★
"Hunting at Illinois dominant bucks was an amazing experience. I have been here twice, and counting. The ranch has giant whitetails, And stands are set up by truly experienced hunters. I highly recommend this destination to all hunters."
- Earle Potter
★★★★★
"This place has some of the biggest whitetail I have ever put my eyes on. It has everything u could ever want from a true Midwest experience from beautiful fields of beans and corn to deep hardwood draws with GGGiant whitetail hidden behind every bend! Don’t let the ranch fool u this place is massive and covers over 300 acres, these majestic animals range wild over the entire place and the hunting could be challenging but for the person looking for the opportunity to hunt some of the biggest whitetails on the planet on there terms, Rick Davidson and the dominant bucks team is the place for You!!!! GggGgGgggGGggints"
- Michael Aesif
★★★★★
Contact
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