Public land that may allow hunting in Mesa County, Colorado
16 listed public land units overlap Mesa County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Colorado unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River National Forest National Forest land | 2,290,113 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Eagle County, Pitkin County + 7 more |
| BLM Grand Junction Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 1,275,344 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Mesa County, Garfield County + 2 more |
| Uncompahgre National Forest National Forest land | 952,990 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Montrose County, Mesa County + 5 more |
| BLM Uncompahgre Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 880,147 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Montrose County, Delta County + 4 more |
| BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 570,732 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Garfield County, Eagle County + 3 more |
| Grand Mesa National Forest National Forest land | 345,997 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Mesa County, Delta County + 1 more |
| Manti-La Sal National Forest National Forest land | 27,060 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Montrose County, Mesa County |
| Escalante State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 4,201 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Montrose County, Delta County + 1 more |
| Cameo Shooting and Education Complex RA State wildlife / game area | 1,701 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |
| Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 1,413 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Mesa County |
| Plateau Creek State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 1,354 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |
| Walker State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 483 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |
| White Hawk State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 157 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |
| Orchard Mesa Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 150 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |
| Tilman Bishop State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 105 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Mesa County |
| Colorado River Island State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 65 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Mesa County |