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.

Long-time Meeker resident Helen Jensen always protected the animals she was so fond of. Her property, purchased by the state, is utilized as big game winter range. Aspen, scrub oak and mountain mahogany provide excellent big game habitat. With 4 wells, 3 springs and numerous ditches, wildlife flourishes, even though these waters were developed for cattle which once roamed the area. Wildlife includes: elk, deer, grouse