Black Canyon Wing & Clay

Rick and Rich Nelson—a father-son team from Grand Junction—transformed shale hills southeast of Delta into a working game bird hunting operation in November 1998. Rick's childhood memories of Kansas hunting inspired the vision: a place where hunters could walk through live fields, watch birds flush, and safely introduce newcomers to the sport. By early September 1998, irrigation systems and hard work had created the lush conditions needed to support thousands of released birds.

No guide required. Walk your fields with your dog and hunt as much as you want—there are no bag limits or possession limits. The preserve maintains diverse cover types: narrow strips for small parties, lighter cover for training dogs, and heavy cover for experienced hunters seeking a challenge.

Guides cost $120 for 3 hunters ($40 per additional hunter), plus a free round of wobble trap. Guides bring trained bird dogs and share hunting tips throughout the day. This option works if you don't have your own dog.

Members get priority reservations, discounted pricing, and access to all clubhouse amenities. Summer access for dog training and wobble trap shoots by appointment.

• •*Corporate covers up to 5 members; each can bring guests
• •**Weekdays only; limited blackout dates during holidays

Birds Released: Thousands of pheasants and chukars annually. The surrounding terrain keeps birds close to the fields, giving hunters real flush opportunities.

Field Design: Narrow strips for small groups, expansive fields for larger parties or faster dog breeds. Summer grooming ensures ideal cover conditions year-round.

The Lodge: Coffee before the hunt, beverages after. Fireplace for recaps with friends. Space for reunions, corporate events, and family gatherings.

Game Processing: Unlimited access to cleaning station. Dress and vacuum-seal your own birds, or staff handles packaging for a minimal fee.

Wobble Trap: Warm up your shot before hunting. Members get complimentary access with each hunt. Can set up 5-stand competitions with friends or colleagues.

Black Canyon Wing & Clay is a commercially licensed entity authorized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. This means:

• •No Colorado hunting license required to participate
• •Season: Mid-September through end of February (not bound by traditional seasons)
• •No bag limits or possession limits—hunt as many birds as you want
• •Flexibility to hunt on your schedule, not the state's calendar

Don't have to be a member to hunt. Non-members book hunts on availability (members get priority). Same access to birds, fields, and facilities.

Address: 2566 Pheasant Rich Rd, Delta, Colorado 81416 Hours: 7:30 am–5:00 pm, Sunday–Saturday (off-season may affect hours)

Distance: 55 minutes from Clifton exit on I-70 (Grand Junction area), 25 minutes from Montrose

📧 [email protected] 📞 (970) 874-7195 📍 Instagram & Facebook: Black Canyon Wing & Clay

• •Rich Nelson Memorial Tournament 2026 – Annual competition
• •Crazy Quail Shoot – Periodic clay shooting events
• •Corporate sponsorship opportunities available

"If you hunt over one of our trained dogs and are not presented with the number of birds requested, your hunt is on us." This guarantee reflects their confidence in the hunting conditions and bird density.

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