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Hunting and Fishing on
State Wildlife Areas
in La Plata County, Colorado

La Plata County, Colorado
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La Plata County State Wildlife Areas
Bodo
Haviland Lake
Pastorius Reservoir
Perins Peak

La Plata County State Fish Unit
Durango

Bodo

Go 1 mile south of Durango on US 160/550 to CR 211, then 1/4 mile west to east boundary of the property.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, blue grouse, dove, band-tailed pigeon
RECREATION: Hiking, picnicking, wildlife observation
RESTRICTIONS: No camping, fires or snowmobiles allowed; Firearms discharge allowed only while hunting.

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Haviland Lake

Go north from Durango for 18 miles on US 550 to USFS Road 671, then go 1/2 mile east.
ACRES: 208
HUNTING: Waterfowl
FISHING: Coldwater lake
RECREATION: Boating, camping
FACILITIES: Drinking water, restrooms, campgrounds, gravel boat ramp
RESTRICTIONS: Float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor only.

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Pastorius Reservoir

Go 8 miles east of Durango on US 160 to Highway 172, then go 2 miles south to CR 302, then 1 mile south to CR 304, then another 1/2 mile west to the property.
ACRES: 85
HUNTING: Waterfowl
FISHING: Coldwater lake
RECREATION: Wildlife observation, picnicking
FACILITIES: Boat ramp, rest rooms
RESTRICTIONS:

  • Minimum size for small mouth and largemouth bass is 15".
  • No camping or fires allowed.
  • Only boats propelled by hand or electric motor allowed.
  • Discharge of firearms or bows allowed only while hunting.
  • Hunting allowed in season only on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.
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Perins Peak

Tract A: Go 4 miles west of Durango on US 160 to Lightner Creek Road (CR 207), turn north and go 2 miles to CR 208 (Dry Fork Road). Tract B: Go 5 miles west of Durango on US 160 to Victory Coal Mine Road, then turn north and go 1/2 mile through private property on access road.
ACRES: 13,442
CLOSED: From last day of deer and elk season to March 31.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, black bear, turkey, blue grouse
RESTRICTIONS:

  • Camping allowed only during elk and deer seasons.
  • No fires or sowmobiles allowed.
  • Discharging firearms allowed only when hunting.
  • Closed east of CR 208 and north of US 160 April 1 to July 15.
State Fish Unit

Durango

Next to the Animas River in Durango
ACRES: 14
FISHING: Coldwater stream
RECREATION: Limited tours, visitor center
FACILITIES: Drinking water, rest rooms
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs allowed.

elk in a meadow
Elk in a meadow
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