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Hunting and Fishing on
State Trust Lands and Wildlife Areas
in Grand County, Colorado

North Lake in the fall

Antelope Creek

Go west on Highway 40 from Kremmling for 14 miles. At Chimney Roack Road (FS 103), go east for 6 miles to East Carter Mountain gate. Access is through the walk-through gate.
ACRES: 1,240
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Deer, elk, blue grouse
RESTRICTIONS: No camping or campfires, no motor vehicles off designated roads, ATV and snowmobile access allowed on designated route as postedat East Carter Gate during hunting season only.

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Carter Creek

Go 14 miles north of Kremmling on Highway 40 to Chimney Rock Road (Forest Service Road 103). Turn east and go 3 miles to sign and parking area.
ACRES: 1,301
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Elk, deer, blue grouse, sage grouse
RESTRICTIONS: No motor vehicles off designated roads; no camping or campfires; restricted vehicle use given to DOW verified handicapped card (call DOW in Hot Sulphur Springs at 970-725-6200); during hunting season only, ATV and snowmobile access allowed on route designated in Section 31 as posted at East Carter Creek gate.

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Copper Mountain

From Kremmling, take Highway 9 south to Williams Peak, or from CR 3 at Mule Creek. Access to property is across National Forest to the south. All other access involves crossing private land: get permission first.
ACRES: 640
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Deer, elk, blue grouse
RESTRICTIONS: No camping or campfires; foot or horseback access only.

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East Carter Mountain

Go 14 miles north of Kremmling on Highway 40 to Chimney Rock Road (Forest Service Road 103), then go east 6 miles to sign and gate.
ACRES: 1,794
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Elk, deer, blue grouse
RESTRICTIONS: Motor vehicles restricted to Chimney Rock Road unless otherwise posted; during hunting season ATV's and snowmobiles allowed on designated route as posted at gate in Section 24; park in designated lots only; camping and campfires permitted as posted only within 300 feet of Chimney Rock Road with a 14-day stay limit; no hunting in safety zone as posted along east fence line.

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Middle Carter (Gunsight)

Northwest Sector: Take Highway 40 for 14 miles north of Kremmling to Forest Service Road 103 (Chimney Rock Road). Chimney Rock Road (also known as CR 27) accesses the northwest section. Southeast Sector: Take Highway 40 for 10 miles north of Kremmling to CR 25. Take left fork onto CR 26 about 1/2 mile from Highway 40 and go east for 5 miles. CR 26 (Gunsight Road) accesses southeast section of property.
ACRES: 5,019
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Big game, small game
RESTRICTIONS: Camping and campfires permitted within 300 feet of Chimney Rock Road as posted; no motor vehicles off designated roads; roads erode quickly in wet weather.

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Middle Park

Take Highway 40 for 6 miles north of Kremmling to Highway 134. Go 4 miles to FSR 100 (Red Dirt Road), then go 15 miles to Buffalo Park. Take FSR 131 east for 1 mile to sign and gate.
ACRES: 3,566
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Big game, small game
RESTRICTIONS: No camping or campfires; motor vehicles and parking restricted as posted; foot or horseback access only.

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Milk Creek

Southwest access: Take Highway 40 for 6 miles west of Kremmling to Highway 134, then go 4 miles to FSR 100 (Red Dirt Road). Go north 15 miles to Buffalo Park, then east on FSR 131 to sign and gate. Northeast access: Take Highway 40 for 20 miles west from Kremmling to CR 184. In dry weather only, go 2 miles west through white pipe gate and along vehicle track to parking area just before Muddy Creek. In wet weather, stay on CR 184 to mile marker 161 and enter property from ridge or end of road. Two Bar access: go west from Kemmling for 18 miles on Highway 40 to signed parking area at mile marker 163. Timber activity may be present.
ACRES: 11,975
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Big game, small game
RESTRICTIONS: Motor vehicles restricted to CR 184 (Highway 40, MM 163) and parking area (MM 165) unless otherwise posted; vehicle access via gate in Section 11 restricted to designated track when road is dry; parking in Section 14 restricted as posted; no camping or campfires; foot or horseback access only.

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Ptarmigan

Cross the railroad tracks at the north end of Fraser and go southwest 8 miles on Church Park or Crooked Creek Road (CR 50) in Arapahoe National Forest.
ACRES: 640
OPEN: Year round for watching wildlife, September 1 to February 28 for hunting.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, black bear, small game.
RESTRICTIONS: Only vehicles allowed are snowmobiles on top of 1 foot of snow.

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Slide Mountain

East of Kremmling, turn north off Highway 40 onto CR 2 and go 4 miles to Black Mountain Road. Follow Black Mountain Road for 7.2 miles, then turn left, go 0.2 miles to fork, take left fork and go 0.3 miles to sign. The access is steep with no access across the neighboring private land to the south, west or north.
ACRES: 1,280
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Elk, deer, pronghorn
RESTRICTIONS: Foot or horseback access only.

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Troublesome Valley Ranch

Take Highway 40 east from Kremmling for 5 miles to CR 2, turn and go north on CR 2 about 9 miles to CR 24, then turn right. Access through BLM land or off road.
ACRES: 876
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Deer, elk, coyote, grouse, small game.
RESTRICTIONS: Foot or horseback access only.

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West Carter Mountain

Go 14 miles north of Kremmling on Highway 40 to Chimney Rock Road (CR 27/USFS Road 103). Access to southwest corner of the property begins at the gate 1.5 miles east of Highway 40. Access from the east and northeast sides continues up Chimney Rock Road 5 miles to marked gates.
ACRES: 2,360
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Big game, small game
RESTRICTIONS:

  • Unless posted, motor vehicles are restricted to Chimney Rock Road.
  • Foot or horseback access only off designated roads.
  • In Badger Creek area, restricted vehicle use by physically impaired hunters with verified DOW handicapped card and permission from DOW office: 970-725-6200. Contact office in advance for permission, restriction of use and map.
  • Camping and campfires allowed as posted within 300 feet of Chimney Rock Road, 14 day stay limit.
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Windy Ridge

Go 20 miles west of Kremmling on Highway 40 (mile marker 163, Diamond Creek crossing), then go west 2 miles on CR 184. Timber activity may be present. CR access runs through private property until boundary of STL. Do not drive or park vehicles off county road in hay meadows.
ACRES: 880
OPEN: September 1 to February 28
HUNTING: Big game, small game
RESTRICTIONS:

  • No camping or campfires.
  • Motor vehicle access restricted to CR 184.
  • Motor vehilce access through gate in Section 11 restricted to designated track when road is dry.
  • Unless otherwise posted, foot or horseback access only.
  • Parking in Section 14 restricted as posted.
State Wildife Areas

Hot Sulphur Springs

Several units, all off of Highway 40 just out of Hot Sulphur Springs
ACRES: 1,173
HUNTING: Elk, deer, mountain lion, black bear, small game, waterfowl, blue grouse
FISHING: Coldwater stream
RECREATION: Hiking, camping, snowmobiling, photography, wildlife observation.
FACILITIES: Rifle range, campsites, rest rooms
RESTRICTIONS:

  • Camping allowed only in Joe Gerrans Unit and Lone Buck campgrounds.
  • No discharging of firearms in Joe Gerrans Unit, Lone Buck campgrounds or in Paul F. Gilbert Fishing Area.
  • Byers Canyon Rifle Range closed between sunset and sunrise, and may be closed to protect wintering big game.
  • Habitat stamp not required in Pioneer Park Unit.
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Junction Butte

Go 3 miles south of Kremmling on Highway 9 to CR 387, turn and go east 1/2 mile.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, blue grouse
RECREATION: Wildlife observation
RESTRICTIONS: No camping; No hang gliding; No vehicles allowed except from day after Labor Day to last day of regular big game season.

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Kemp-Breeze

Breeze Unit: On Highway 40, about 15 miles west of Granby look for mile marker 196. Turn left 1/4 mile west of marker for parking, or go west 3/4 mile for more parking. Unit is 11.5 miles east of Kremmling.
Kemp Unit: Go 14.5 miles west of Granby on Highway 40, turn left on CR 3 and cross Colorado River bridge. Turn right on second road or go another 1/2 mile and turn right for parking. Unit is 12 miles east of Kremmling.
FISHING: Fishing at Breeze Unit Kids Pond is restricted to youth and mobility-impaired anglers confined to wheelchairs.
RESTRICTIONS: Breeze unit hay meadow wetland closed March 15 to July 15.

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Radium

Go 2.5 miles south of Kremmling on Highway 9 to CR 1, then go 12 miles southwest on the Trough Road (CR 1) toward State Bridge.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, black bear, mountain lion, dove, blue grouse
FISHING: Coldwater stream
RECREATION: Rock climbing, camping, snowmobiling, wildlife observation
RESTRICTIONS: No hunting in designated safety zone as posted.

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Red Mountain

OPEN: April 16 to November 14
RESTRICTIONS: No fires or motor vehicles allowed; Dogs must be on a leash.
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Windy Gap Watchable Wildlife Area

Go 2 miles west of Granby on Highway 40. Property is on Highway 125.
ACRES: 100
FACILITIES: 1/4 mile interpretive trail, toilets, picnic tables, closed outside viewing area
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs allowed beyond parking area; No fishing, shooting, camping, fires, hunting, or trapping allowed; Closed sunset to sunrise; Habitat stamp not required.

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