Waunita Watchable Wildlife Area
Gunnison County
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: Gunnison 970-641-7060.
Waunita Watchable Wildlife Area
Gunnison County
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: Gunnison 970-641-7060.
Purchase a Pass
About This State Wildlife Area
Viewing Information
This one-quarter acre site is open for the public to watch Gunnison sage-grouse from April 1 - April 13, and April 21 - 30 for 2024. The viewing area is CLOSED April 14-20 and May 1 - May 15.
A trailer serves as a viewing blind and is used to minimize disturbance of birds as they engage in their mating ritual. The fee to use the trailer is approx. $200 for a group and reservations are required. Inquiries for reservations should be made to: dnr_gunnison.wil[email protected].
For additional information about viewing opportunities and programs, sunrise tables, and required viewing protocol, please visit Sisk-a-Dee.
1 acres.
Approx. 8,000 ft. above sea level
Nature Viewing
A. Public access permitted April 1–30 only, except during second full week (Sun. through Sun.) of April when public access is prohibited. Public access also prohibited at all other times.
B. Dogs, discharging firearms or bows prohibited.
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.