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Black Hawk Valley Hunting Preserve
Old Monroe, MO
•4.8 (132 reviews)
•Black Hawk Valley started in 1968 under Clarence Palmer and is now run by his grandson Greg Palmer as a third-generation operation. The preserve spans 600 acres of maintained habitat across Old Monroe—about 20 minutes north of St. Charles—with immaculate fields designed to give both hunters and dogs...
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Black Hawk Valley started in 1968 under Clarence Palmer and is now run by his grandson Greg Palmer as a third-generation operation. The preserve spans 600 acres of maintained habitat across Old Monroe—about 20 minutes north of St. Charles—with immaculate fields designed to give both hunters and dogs variety in landscape.
The preserve focuses on upland bird hunting with birds that fly well. You've got two options:
- •Hunt with your own dog – Bring a trained pointer or retriever (all shots must be current). You get to experience your own dog working the fields.
- •Hunt with a guide – Black Hawk provides three of the top upland guides in the Midwest. They work on tips and run German Shorthair Pointers, English Pointers, English Setters, and Brittanys. Reserve guides at least 5 days in advance when possible.
The guides here train their own bird dogs specifically for upland hunting and take pride in their work. If your dog needs training, the preserve offers finish field training or referrals to trainers. Mike "O" and his son Adam provide one-on-one dog training in clean but limited facilities—they train one customer's dog at a time.
"Upland hunting clubs are only as good as the quality of their birds, guides and dogs, and this is why Black Hawk is known as the best."
- •Beginner Classes cover gun safety, disassembly, cleaning, and basic fundamentals for moving targets. No shotgun? They'll provide one during training so you can figure out what fits your needs before buying.
- •Advanced Classes build on fundamentals with three proven shooting methods. You'll learn to read target flight, match it to a shooting technique, and pattern your shotgun for consistency.
Contact Denny Sanders at 636-812-8956 for scheduling and pricing.
| Feature | Details |
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| Course | 14-station all-automated sporting clay course around a scenic lake |
| Targets | 50 or 100 targets per round (bring 1 shell per target) |
| Five Stand | 25 targets per set |
| Facilities | Large roofed pavilion with picnic tables, covered cooking and serving area |
| Hours | Open to public 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset, spring through fall |
| Winter | Sporting clay course closes January 1 – April 1 |
Sporting Clay League runs Wednesday evenings starting at 4 pm through dark. Open to the public with payouts to top and last place teams. No weekly commitment required—shoot as teams or individuals.
The course simulates all shotgun hunting situations from waterfowl to upland birds to rabbits. Small parties welcome, and they accommodate large corporate events and fundraisers. Call Greg Palmer at 636-661-5199 to schedule.
Black Hawk Valley Hunt Club & Sporting Clay 1259 Brevator Road Old Monroe, MO 63369 Greg Palmer: 636-661-5199 Email: [email protected]
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- •What Makes This Place Different: Third-generation family operation with 600 acres of groomed habitat, respect from Midwest hunting community, guides who take pride in their bird dogs, and a mix of hunting and clay shooting all in one location.