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Jensen SWA

Rio Blanco County

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Jensen SWA

Rio Blanco 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
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Guides Available

Contact:

Area CPW Office: Meeker, 970-878-6090.

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

5955 acres.

min. 7,078 ft - max 8,701 ft

12, 23, 211
Black bear, Deer, Dusky (blue) grouse, Elk, Rabbit, Waterfowl

Nature Viewing

A. Open July 16–Dec. 31.
B. Discharging firearms or bows allowed only while hunting.
C. Camping in designated areas only.
D. Fires are allowed within a containment structure.

Pack it out.

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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.