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.[1]

A map showing the location of the U.S. State of Colorado.
The location of the State of Colorado in the United States of America.

Fishing or hunting license required for entry

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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 US$38 in 2020. The fine for entering a state wildlife area without a valid license is US$139.50. This new rule was instituted by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to deal with a budget shortfall.[2] 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 US$46.48 and includes the required US$10.40 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp.[3]

State wildlife areas

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Holbrook Reservoir State Wildlife Area
 
Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
 
Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
 
Radium State Wildlife Area.
 
Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area.
 
Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area.
 
Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
 
Terrace Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
 
Tomichi Creek State Wildlife Area.
 
Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area.

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "State Wildlife Areas (SWA)". Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife. September 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  2. ^ Romeo, Jonathan (2020-06-05). "Entering a state wildlife area? You'll need a hunting or fishing license". The Journal. Cortez, Colorado. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  3. ^ Blumhardt, Miles (2021-03-30). "Planning a trip to a Colorado state wildlife area? Now there's a pass for that". Fort Collins Coloradoan. 2021-08-02.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
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