Public land that may allow hunting in San Miguel County, Colorado
12 listed public land units overlap San Miguel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tres Rios Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 632,095 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | San Miguel County, Montezuma County + 4 more |
| Dry Creek Basin State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 12,753 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Miguel County |
| Dan Noble State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 2,771 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Miguel County |
| Miramonte Meadows State trust / land board land | 2,187 | State: land board | Open access | San Miguel County |
| Poison Spyder State Trust Lands State wildlife / game area | 646 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | San Miguel County |
| Wilson Mesa State trust / land board land | 643 | State: land board | Restricted access | San Miguel County |
| Dry Creek Basin State Trust Lands State wildlife / game area | 640 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | San Miguel County |
| Elk Creek Ranch State wildlife / game area | 340 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Miguel County |
| Carter Place State Trust Lands State wildlife / game area | 323 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | San Miguel County |
| Woods Lake State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 162 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Miguel County |