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Waunita Watchable Wildlife Area
Gunnison County
Access Requirements:
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.
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.
About This State Wildlife Area
Viewing Information
This one-quarter acre site is open for the public to watch Gunnison sage-grouse from April 1-10 and April 20-30. The site is closed to the public April 11-19, 2026. Public access also prohibited at all other times.
You are welcome to visit, in your own vehicle, on any of the open days without a reservation. The viewing trailer on site is for commercial use only. Inquiries for reservations should be made to: dnr_gunnison.wil[email protected].
Viewing Etiquette
Keep in mind that the Gunnison Sage-grouse are sensitive to human disturbances. Continued human disturbances could result in the birds abandoning the site. So to ensure the future of this viewing opportunity, please do the following:
- Arrive at least one hour before sunrise.
- Drive into the vehicle pull-out on the right (east) side of the road.
- Turn off your engine and remain in the vehicle while the birds are displaying.
- Be as quiet as possible: turn off car radios, avoid slamming doors, and limit conversations.
- Remain at the site until the birds have stopped displaying.
1 acres.
Approx. 8,000 ft. above sea level
551
No hunting opportunities available
Nature Viewing
A. Public access permitted April 1-10 and April 20-30. The site is closed to the public April 11-19, 2026. 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.