Heritage Sporting Club

Heritage Sporting Club operates a 2,300-acre private property centered on Milton Reservoir, 35 miles north of Denver and 15 miles south of Greeley. This is Colorado's largest private water body, spanning 1,500 acres with 7 miles of shoreline and nearly 4 square miles of open water. Members get exclusive access with no competing public or private recreation allowed.

The club runs two distinct membership seasons:

Summer (April – Labor Day): Watersports & Camping - Private boating on 1,500 acres of water - Camping facilities on exclusive grounds - No day-use access; member-only sanctuary - Close enough to Denver metro for weekend trips

Fall/Winter (September – March): Hunting Memberships - Waterfowl hunting along 7 miles of shoreline with flooded timber - Upland pheasant hunting across 800 acres of pristine cover - Blind reservations for organized waterfowl seasons - Members can hunt at their own pace with support for different dog skill levels

Fully guided bowfishing runs April through August with 4-hour sessions available daily, including weekends. Equipment and specialized boats are provided. Trip timing varies by season:

• •Pre-spawn (April-May): Night shoots with mounted lights
• •Spawn (June): Shoreline wading
• •Post-spawn (July-August): Early morning first-light hunts

"Best sporting club out there! We will be members for a long time. The property is beautiful with options for upland and waterfowl hunts." — Tj Manspeaker

Heritage hosts special events including waterfowl and upland hunts, weddings, reunions, banquets, video/photo sessions, and watercraft demonstrations.

Watersports Entrance: Top of CR47 hill (40°13'44.4"N 104°37'15.5"W)

Hunting Entrance: 90-degree corner where CR43 North meets CR32 West (40°13'05.4"N 104°39'33.4"W)

Derek Sowell, President – Lifelong entrepreneur with background in real estate development, mechanical engineering (UT Austin honors grad), and service as a US Air Force Reserve officer. Certified dive master and skydiver with passion for adventure sports and outdoor preservation.

Daniel Gore, Club Manager – Colorado native who grew up using the same water he now manages. Background in automotive/diesel repair, natural resources, forestry, and wildlife studies. Dedicated to preserving outdoor heritage and connecting youth to nature.

Amber Schroder, Assistant Manager – Environmental science degree with professional experience in bathymetric analysis. Focuses on member satisfaction and continuous club improvement.

Members access an online portal for blind reservations, harvest reporting, hunt bookings, and guest bird purchases. Amenity sign-ups, sanitation services, and community merchandise (branded caps, t-shirts, beanies) are available through the member portal.

Heritage Sporting Club aims to create a sanctuary embodying the sportsman's lifestyle, cultivating family moments, and preserving outdoor heritage for generations. The property is completely untouched by industry development—a serene paradise with exclusive member access.