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.

WHITBY TRACT: From Springfield, go W on Hwy. 160 for 24.7 miles to CR 8. Go S on CR 8 for 5.5 miles to CR G. Go E for 0.8 miles to Comanche National Grassland. STL N of Comanche.

PAT CANYON TRACT: From Springfield, go W on Hwy. 160 for 24.7 miles to CR 8. Go S on CR 8 for 10 miles to Kirkwell. Go W on CR M for 2 miles to CR 5. Go S on CR 5 for 1.1 miles.