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.
* Waterfowl Hunting Areas – Water Conditions 9/25/2025
* Parking Area # 1 – the area to the north is filling up slowly. Good numbers of waterfowl using this area. Areas to the west and south are partially wet with daily fluctuations in water levels. Overall water conditions is Fair to Good.
* Parking Area # 2 – The Bluff Slough area is full, with good numbers of waterfowl using the slough and adjoining wetlands. Areas to the west are dry and doesn’t look like will see any water this fall.
* Parking Area # 3 – The Horseshoe Pond and adjoining wetlands to the east are dry. Areas to the north are partially wet with daily fluctuations in water levels. Overall water conditions are Poor to Fair.
* Parking Area # 4 – The Outhouse Parking Area has good water in the impoundments immediately to the east and to the north. Wetlands and impoundments further north are partially wet with daily fluctuations in water levels.
Current water conditions will be updated throughout the fall seasons. For more information about the Refuge's, please call 1-719-589-4021
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.
Limited 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.
