List of Colorado state wildlife areas

The Colorado state wildlife areas are managed for hunting, fishing, observation, management, and preservation of wildlife. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife division of the U.S. State of Colorado manages more than 300 state wildlife areas with a total area of more than 860 square miles (2,230 km2) in the state. __TOC__

Fishing or hunting license required for entry Beginning July 1, 2020, anyone entering a Colorado state wildlife area is required to carry a valid fishing or hunting license. The cheapest license is a fishing license, which costs in 2020. The fine for entering a state wildlife area without a valid license is . This new rule was instituted by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to deal with a budget shortfall. In 2021, Colorado Parks and Wildlife implemented the Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass for individuals who prefer not to purchase a hunting or fishing license. The annual pass costs and includes the required Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp.

State wildlife areas

Please see Colorado State Wildlife Areas for a current list of the state wildlife areas in Colorado.

See also

Colorado Department of Natural Resources Colorado Parks and Wildlife Bibliography of Colorado Geography of Colorado History of Colorado Index of Colorado-related articles List of Colorado-related lists Outline of Colorado

References

External links

Colorado state government website Colorado Department of Natural Resources website Colorado Parks and Wildlife website Colorado State Recreation Lands Map of Colorado State Wildlife Areas.