MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
In addition to private hunts, Hillside Springs offers memberships with privileges that are not available to the public. In order to maintain a safe and comfortable hunting atmosphere, the number of memberships available is limited to the quantities listed below. These memberships are available on a first come, first served basis. Details about these memberships are listed below.
Regular Membership – 10 available - $495:
- $75 discount on all-day private hunts (more info)
- $50 discount on half-day private hunts (more info)
- “Release your own” hunts (more info)
- 10 Chukar or 8 Pheasants for "Release your own" hunts
- Scratch Tuesdays hunts (more info)
- Early season dog training/warm-up fields (more info)
Premier Membership – 5 available - $1450:
Includes all the regular membership benefits listed above plus:
Note: All prices subject to 5.5% sales tax. A 3% convenience fee is applied to credit card charges.
Download Membership & Hunt Application Form (pdf)
Details
Regular Membership Benefits
Private hunt discounts
Any member that books a private hunt can apply the discount listed above to that hunt. The member must be in the hunting party on the day of the hunt. If more than one member is part of the hunting party, only one discount can be applied to the price of the hunt. There is no limit to the number of private hunts a member can apply their discount to during the season. This discount cannot be used with any other specials or discounts unless noted. (back to top)
Release your own hunts
These hunts are available to members only. On days that there are no private hunts scheduled members may use the facility for hunting or dog training by releasing the birds themselves. Bird prices are $15.00 for pheasants and $12.00 for chukar. The minimum release is 2 birds. Shooting scratch birds (more birds than you release) is not permitted. Dog handlers are available to set your field and guide your hunt for additional fees.
Members are permitted to bring immediate family members (spouse and children under the age of 18) or up to two guests without any additional charge. Non-members will not be permitted without being accompanied by a member.
These hunts can be arranged by calling Hillside Springs within three days of the desired hunt date. Our website will be updated daily to show open dates. The preserve will be available to all members and areas will be assigned and coordinated by management to prevent overcrowding. (back to top)
Scratch Tuesdays
Tuesdays will be open for members to scratch hunt for pheasants and chukar. There is a limit of two birds per member each day. There is no charge for birds harvested.
Members are permitted to bring immediate family members (spouse and children under the age of 18) or one guest; however the bag limit remains at two birds per member. Non-members will not be permitted without being accompanied by a member.
The upland hunting areas will be available for all members every Tuesday between 8:00 AM and dusk unless it is a holiday. In the event that a private hunt gets booked on a Tuesday, members will be given an alternate day to scratch hunt that week. Members are expected to coordinate their hunts with other members hunting that day and maintain respectfully safe distances. (back to top)
Early season dog training/warm-up fields
Fields will be available through the summer up to October 1st for members to use for dog training and/or prepping experienced dogs for the upcoming season. Birds will be available after August 15th for those that want to use them. There is no minimum release required. (back to top)
Premier Membership benefits
Premier members receive all the benefits listed above plus the following:
Waterfowl hunting
There are three four-person blinds in separate areas on the preserve. Each blind will be available to be reserved by a single Premier Member for the day throughout the waterfowl season. Members reserving a blind may bring up to three guests. All WI DNR requirements apply, including but not limited to licensing, bag limits and shot type. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Bow hunting for deer and fall turkey
There are three separate areas on the preserve available for bow hunting. Each area will be available to be reserved by a single Premier Member for a five day period (Wednesday through Sunday) throughout the bow hunting season for deer and/or turkey. Members reserving an area may bring one other family member with them. All WI DNR rules and license requirements apply. Each member may only harvest one deer (antlered or antlerless) per season regardless of the number of tags they have. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Spring Turkey hunting
Premier members will be able to hunt turkey during the 3rd thru 5th time periods during the spring hunting seasons. Members are responsible for applying for their own tags in DNR hunting Zone 2 and the time period desired. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Fishing
During the offseason, members and their immediate family members are welcome to fish the Yahara and Rock Rivers from the banks on the preserve. In addition, there are places to launch your own canoes or small boats for those that want to fish other areas of these rivers. (back to top)
Offseason clubhouse use
The clubhouse is available only for members to use during the offseason for small get-togethers (reunions, bachelor parties, baby showers, etc) or an overnight family get-away. The specifics of the clubhouse use will be catered to meet your needs on prices will be negotiated accordingly. (back to top)
Other Details
The upland bird hunting season runs from October 1st, 2010 to March 31st 2011.
The club will be closed on Mondays except holidays and will only be available to members for scratch hunting on Tuesdays. The club will also be closed for the opening weekend of traditional gun-deer season and Christmas day.
Waterfowl and bow hunting reservation process:
Premier members will get a preference number based on the order the membership is received. Each member will submit a list of the dates and areas they want to hunt in order of their preference. Selection of dates and spots to hunt will go in the order of 1 though 5, then 5 though 1, etc. When a member lists their preference, they may list either waterfowl hunting or bow hunting. This way, if a member is only interested in waterfowl hunting and not bow hunting, they can use all their choices for waterfowl blinds and the same if a member only wants to bow hunt. Dates and spots can be traded among members.
A “members only” page on our web site will have a calendar that members can check to see what dates and spots are available, who is signed up for the dates and spots and have the ability to post messages to other members.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
In addition to private hunts, Hillside Springs offers memberships with privileges that are not available to the public. In order to maintain a safe and comfortable hunting atmosphere, the number of memberships available is limited to the quantities listed below. These memberships are available on a first come, first served basis. Details about these memberships are listed below.
Regular Membership – 10 available - $495:
- $75 discount on all-day private hunts (more info)
- $50 discount on half-day private hunts (more info)
- “Release your own” hunts (more info)
- 10 Chukar or 8 Pheasants for "Release your own" hunts
- Scratch Tuesdays hunts (more info)
- Early season dog training/warm-up fields (more info)
Premier Membership – 5 available - $1450:
Includes all the regular membership benefits listed above plus:
Note: All prices subject to 5.5% sales tax. A 3% convenience fee is applied to credit card charges.
Download Membership & Hunt Application Form (pdf)
Details
Regular Membership Benefits
Private hunt discounts
Any member that books a private hunt can apply the discount listed above to that hunt. The member must be in the hunting party on the day of the hunt. If more than one member is part of the hunting party, only one discount can be applied to the price of the hunt. There is no limit to the number of private hunts a member can apply their discount to during the season. This discount cannot be used with any other specials or discounts unless noted. (back to top)
Release your own hunts
These hunts are available to members only. On days that there are no private hunts scheduled members may use the facility for hunting or dog training by releasing the birds themselves. Bird prices are $15.00 for pheasants and $12.00 for chukar. The minimum release is 2 birds. Shooting scratch birds (more birds than you release) is not permitted. Dog handlers are available to set your field and guide your hunt for additional fees.
Members are permitted to bring immediate family members (spouse and children under the age of 18) or up to two guests without any additional charge. Non-members will not be permitted without being accompanied by a member.
These hunts can be arranged by calling Hillside Springs within three days of the desired hunt date. Our website will be updated daily to show open dates. The preserve will be available to all members and areas will be assigned and coordinated by management to prevent overcrowding. (back to top)
Scratch Tuesdays
Tuesdays will be open for members to scratch hunt for pheasants and chukar. There is a limit of two birds per member each day. There is no charge for birds harvested.
Members are permitted to bring immediate family members (spouse and children under the age of 18) or one guest; however the bag limit remains at two birds per member. Non-members will not be permitted without being accompanied by a member.
The upland hunting areas will be available for all members every Tuesday between 8:00 AM and dusk unless it is a holiday. In the event that a private hunt gets booked on a Tuesday, members will be given an alternate day to scratch hunt that week. Members are expected to coordinate their hunts with other members hunting that day and maintain respectfully safe distances. (back to top)
Early season dog training/warm-up fields
Fields will be available through the summer up to October 1st for members to use for dog training and/or prepping experienced dogs for the upcoming season. Birds will be available after August 15th for those that want to use them. There is no minimum release required. (back to top)
Premier Membership benefits
Premier members receive all the benefits listed above plus the following:
Waterfowl hunting
There are three four-person blinds in separate areas on the preserve. Each blind will be available to be reserved by a single Premier Member for the day throughout the waterfowl season. Members reserving a blind may bring up to three guests. All WI DNR requirements apply, including but not limited to licensing, bag limits and shot type. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Bow hunting for deer and fall turkey
There are three separate areas on the preserve available for bow hunting. Each area will be available to be reserved by a single Premier Member for a five day period (Wednesday through Sunday) throughout the bow hunting season for deer and/or turkey. Members reserving an area may bring one other family member with them. All WI DNR rules and license requirements apply. Each member may only harvest one deer (antlered or antlerless) per season regardless of the number of tags they have. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Spring Turkey hunting
Premier members will be able to hunt turkey during the 3rd thru 5th time periods during the spring hunting seasons. Members are responsible for applying for their own tags in DNR hunting Zone 2 and the time period desired. Hunting hours will be the same as the hours listed in the DNR hunting regulations. See below for other details regarding open dates and reservation process. (back to top)
Fishing
During the offseason, members and their immediate family members are welcome to fish the Yahara and Rock Rivers from the banks on the preserve. In addition, there are places to launch your own canoes or small boats for those that want to fish other areas of these rivers. (back to top)
Offseason clubhouse use
The clubhouse is available only for members to use during the offseason for small get-togethers (reunions, bachelor parties, baby showers, etc) or an overnight family get-away. The specifics of the clubhouse use will be catered to meet your needs on prices will be negotiated accordingly. (back to top)
Other Details
The upland bird hunting season runs from October 1st, 2010 to March 31st 2011.
The club will be closed on Mondays except holidays and will only be available to members for scratch hunting on Tuesdays. The club will also be closed for the opening weekend of traditional gun-deer season and Christmas day.
Waterfowl and bow hunting reservation process:
Premier members will get a preference number based on the order the membership is received. Each member will submit a list of the dates and areas they want to hunt in order of their preference. Selection of dates and spots to hunt will go in the order of 1 though 5, then 5 though 1, etc. When a member lists their preference, they may list either waterfowl hunting or bow hunting. This way, if a member is only interested in waterfowl hunting and not bow hunting, they can use all their choices for waterfowl blinds and the same if a member only wants to bow hunt. Dates and spots can be traded among members.
A “members only” page on our web site will have a calendar that members can check to see what dates and spots are available, who is signed up for the dates and spots and have the ability to post messages to other members.