Terms and Conditions

Payment: Hunts will not be held without deposit including private land tags. Fifty percent (50%) is due upon successfully drawing a tag. Gnannland's will notify you of your draw results and final payment will be due thirty (30) days prior to hunt date unless other arrangements have been made. 

Cancellation by Hunter: If the hunter cancels, and Gnannland's determines there is adequate time to resell the hunt, we will refund your deposit less our processing fees and incurred expenses. Under certain circumstances and by agreement of both parties, the deposit can be transferred from one party to another or to a future hunt or service. 

Cancellation by Gnannland's: If we are unable to provide outfitting services due to unforeseen circumstances, as determined by Gnannland's, we will attempt to make other arrangements as acceptable by the hunter. If an agreement cannot be reached, the hunt will be cancelled and payment to Gnannland's will be refunded. Gnannland's will not be responsible for reimbursement of license fees paid to the State of Illinois or any other expenses related to the hunt. 

Hunts May Include: Meals, lodging, and guide service, field dressing and caping of game and packing to hunting headquarters. 

Hunts DO NOT include: Personal items, weapons, meat processing or shipping, taxidermy costs (including preparation, shipping, crates, etc.) or travel other than field transportation. 

Wounded Animals: If the hunter wounds an animal, the hunt will be suspended to locate the wounded animal. If the wounded animal has not been recovered within 24 hours, the hunt will resume and the hunter can shoot another animal. If the Hunter wounds a second animal, the hunt will be suspended for 24 hours to locate the animal. If the animal cannot be located the hunter may elect to continue the hunt with an additional fee of $1,500.00. 

Physical Condition: Hunts may require travel by foot or vehicle in rugged terrain and/or inclement weather conditions. Hunters acknowledge that a certain level of physical conditioning is required and assumes full responsibility for his or her fitness for the activity. The hunter further acknowledges that his or her physical condition, as assessed by Gnannland's by impact hunt conditions and quality.  

Alcohol Consumption: Gnannland's will not provide any alcoholic beverages in the field or at camp/lodging. There will be alcohol consumption while in the field and no excessive alcohol consumption at the camp/lodge. 

** Tipping: Tipping guide(s) and/or cooks, is not mandatory but highly suggested. Tip amount is up to the hunter’s discretion.

Please read carefully Executing the following release is a condition of participating in this guided hunt and a consideration of the services of Gnannland's. Unless agreed to and signed, this hunt contract is not valid. Signing and returning the following release constituted acceptance of all the terms and conditions stated in the agreement. Assumption of Risk and Release from Liability I hereby acknowledge the hunting trip that I am participating in under the agreements of Gnannland's, it employees, agents, and associations involves the risk and danger which are inherent of hunting, fishing, and wilderness travel, including but not limited to hazards of traveling by motorized vehicle or horseback, hazards of carrying and being in possession of firearms and ammunition and/or bows and arrows, hazards of being exposed to the elements of nature, hazards of being in areas where hunters are likely to be present, hazards of being, camping, and traveling in remote wilderness areas, hazards related to encounters with wildlife, animals, and insects, and hazards arising from accidents, acts of God, illness and forces of nature. I hereby remise, release, and forever discharge Gnannland's from any claim, action, proceeding, liability, injury, costs, sums of money, or other obligations arising out of or in connection with the aforesaid trip. I further accept assume all risks of personal injury or death and loss or damage to property while participating in the said guided hunt, including negligence of Gnannland's and its employees, agents, and associates, and that I do so voluntarily. Also, that no guarantee of success has been given or implied in writing or orally. Contract made in the State of Illinois, USA, and is subject to the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.