Hunting in Beautiful Settings

Hunting in Delta County is a long tradition that starts with early man, Native American Indian populations and Settlers. Today some of those same traditions hold true as people are returning to their food source. Hunters are providing sustainable meats knowing where it has been feeding and being responsible in the taking of the animal.

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Hunting in Delta County

Whether their interests lean toward big game, waterfowl, or anything in between, hunters set their sights on Delta County. The West Elk Wilderness – the fifth largest wilderness in Colorado – is located just outside of Crawford on the eastern edge of Delta County and offers some of the best elk hunting in Colorado. Deer, antelope, bear and mountain lion are also plentiful here.

Located along the western edge of Delta County, the Uncompahgre Plateau is nationally-renowned for its hunting hot spots. Crawford State Park in the southern portion of Delta County boasts great waterfowl hunting. Finally, the Grand Mesa National Forest in northern Delta County is also abundant with wildlife.

Upland game bird hunting is at its finest in Delta County. Join a club or call to reserve a trip with one of the guides. Black Canyon Wing and Clay or Gunnison River Expeditions/North Rim Hunt Club can help you stake out the best spots in the area. High quality amenities and accommodations are available.

Big game hunting outfitters and guides know the habitats and terrain for the most successful hunting expeditions. Contact North Rim Trophy Hunts  or Surface Creek Outfitters

Visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife website for information on season dates, licensing regulations and fees.

Official Document Cover: 2026 Colorado Big Game application guide from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The image features a large bull elk with a massive rack of antlers walking through a grassy field. The CPW logo is in the upper right corner. A dark bar lists the application deadlines: April 7 at 8 p.m. MT for the primary draw, and June 30 at 8 p.m. MT for the secondary draw. The website address cpw.state.co.us is visible at the bottom.

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Official Document Cover: 2026 Colorado Sheep & Goat application information from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The background features a majestic white mountain goat with long shaggy fur standing in a rocky landscape with snow-covered mountain peaks in the distance. The CPW logo is in the upper right corner, and the application deadline of April 7 at 8 p.m. MT is clearly highlighted in a horizontal bar.

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Official Document Cover: 2026 Colorado Turkey application information guide from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The image features two wild turkeys with dark, iridescent feathers and bright blue and red heads standing in a light dusting of snow near a pine tree. The CPW logo is in the upper right corner. A red horizontal bar lists the application deadlines: Spring—Feb. 3 (8 p.m. MT) and Fall—May 29 (8 p.m. MT).

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Sportsmen’s Resources

Colorado Division of Wildlife

970-872-2175 or 970-527-4419

U.S. Forest Service

970-874-6600 or 970-527-4131

National Park Service

970-249-1915

Bureau of Land Management

970-240-5300

Currecanti National Recreation Area

970-249-8552

Colorado Outfitters Association

970-824-2468

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