Some of the best waterfowl hunting in Colorado can be found here. Hunters can find good hunting, particularly early in the season, along the Rio Grande and in the many wetlands located throughout the Refuge. Typically by late October and early November, wetlands will start freezing up.
Limited small game hunting is offered as well. Cottontail hare, dove, jackrabbit, and Wilson's snipe are allowed to be hunted on the Refuge. See the Alamosa Refuge Hunt & Fish Brochure for more information.
Elk hunting is also permitted on the Refuge, but only with a Special Refuge Access Elk Permit. These permits are issued through a lottery draw held by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Please refer to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Big Game Hunting brochure for more information. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (state.co.us)
As a reminder, there are other users on the Refuge, so please be respectful around other visitors that are enjoying the Refuge. For more information about hunting on Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, refer to the Alamosa Refuge Hunt & Fish Brochure, or call the Refuge office at 719-589-4021.
