Karney Ranch
Bent County
Access Requirements:
Everyone age 16 years or older MUST have a valid hunting or fishing license to access a state trust land.
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
CPW Area: 12
CPW District: 241
District Wildlife Manager: Logan Wilkins
Office Name: CPW Area 12 Office
Address: 2500 S. Main St
City: Pueblo
Phone: 719-336-6600
Karney Ranch
Bent County
Access Requirements:
Everyone age 16 years or older MUST have a valid hunting or fishing license to access a state trust land.
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
CPW Area: 12
CPW District: 241
District Wildlife Manager: Logan Wilkins
Office Name: CPW Area 12 Office
Address: 2500 S. Main St
City: Pueblo
Phone: 719-336-6600
About This State Trust Land
The State Trust Lands (STL) Hunting and Fishing Access Program includes more than 900,000 acres of land leased to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for seasonal public hunting and fishing opportunities. Most properties are open seasonally for hunting and fishing ONLY, unless specifically authorized for wildlife viewing. STLs are typically open from Sept. 1 through the end of February, unless noted otherwise and are closed to public access all other times of the year. A valid hunting or fishing license is required to access State Trust Lands in this program, and unauthorized use or activity on these lands may be subject to enforcement from CPW or local authorities.
From Las Animas, go E on Hwy. 50, then go N on CR 18. Veer left on Fort Lyon Canal Rd. Access through Karney Ranch SWA parking area and property only.
1000 acres.
4054 ft - 1236 m
a. Access by foot only. All vehicles restricted to roads and parking lots.
b. Open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Hunters may remain as long as reasonable to retrieve downed game. Night hunting with artificial light may be permitted per regulation.
c. Closed in building safety zone as posted.
d. Camping, fires, firewood collection, OHV use prohibited.
e. Dogs allowed only as an aid in hunting.
f. Ornate box turtle collection and/or release prohibited.
OPEN: Aug. 15 - Dec. 31 for deer and pronghorn hunting. Open year round for hunting small game turkey and furbearers during season for each species.
1000 acres.
4054 ft - 1236 m
a. Access by foot only. All vehicles restricted to roads and parking lots.
b. Open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Hunters may remain as long as reasonable to retrieve downed game. Night hunting with artificial light may be permitted per regulation.
c. Closed in building safety zone as posted.
d. Camping, fires, firewood collection, OHV use prohibited.
e. Dogs allowed only as an aid in hunting.
f. Ornate box turtle collection and/or release prohibited.
OPEN: Aug. 15 - Dec. 31 for deer and pronghorn hunting. Open year round for hunting small game turkey and furbearers during season for each species.
You can help!
Leave No Trace
When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.