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Horsethief Canyon SWA

Mesa County

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Horsethief Canyon SWA

Mesa County

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Access Requirements:

A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing this state wildlife area.

Activities & Amenities:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Guides Available

Contact:

Area CPW Office: Grand Junction​, ​970-255-6100​.

About This State Wildlife Area

State Wildlife Areas are critical habitat areas for Colorado’s wildlife. Sportspeople’s license and recreational user pass fees pay for these parcels of land, which are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of our wildlife. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.

1439 acres.

min. 4,431 ft - max 4,736 ft

30, 40
Coyote, Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl
Warm Water

Hunting, Fishing, Nature Viewing

A. Public access is prohibited from March 15–July 15 as posted except while spring turkey hunting.
B. Public access is prohibited between sunset and sunrise, except while fishing and hunting.
C. All turkey and waterfowl hunting W of Blind #1, S of the Colorado River require reservations. Reservations must be made through the Hunting Reservation System. See “Reservations: Hunting” (page 1) for details. Hunters can hunt only the area reserved. Hunters must check in and out at property.
D. Waterfowl hunting prohibited Wed.−Fri. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.
E. Hunting permitted with shotguns, hand-held bows, muzzleloaders and by falconry.
F. Quail hunting prohibited.
G. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in designated safety zones, or as posted.
H. Dogs must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively hunting, training for hunting or during licensed field trials.

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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.