Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Brush

11/10/2026

Thank you to our veterans and active military members 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all veterans and active-duty members of the military and National Guard can enjoy free admission to Colorado state parks!

Grab your hiking boots, fill up your water bottle and plan your adventure today:

As a thank you to United States military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and Natio

11/09/2026

📢 WATER LEVEL UPDATE: Brush Area State Wildlife Areas 🦆🍂 (Updated 11/05/2026)
Planning a waterfowl hunt in Area 3? Check out the current conditions across Andrick Ponds, Jackson Lake, and Brush Prairie Ponds State Wildlife Areas before you head out:

🔹 ANDRICK PONDS SWA
• Huntable: Ponds 2, 3, and 13
• Some Water: Pond 12
• Dry: Ponds 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

🔹 JACKSON LAKE SWA
• Huntable: Ponds 2, 3, and 6
• Dry: Ponds 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8
• Low Reservoir: Ponds 9, 10, 11, and 12

🔹 BRUSH PRAIRIE PONDS SWA
• Some Water: Pond 1
• Dry: All other ponds are dry

Scout First: Water levels and field conditions shift rapidly. We strongly encourage hunters to physically check out their spots before hunt day.
• Requirements: Anyone 16 or older entering these properties must hold a valid hunting/fishing license OR a valid State Wildlife Area (SWA) pass.
• Rules: Check specific property regulations, reservation limits, and hunting day splits in your CPW Waterfowl brochure or Colorado Stare Recreation Land brochure.

Questions? Contact the CPW Brush Area Office at 📞 (970) 842-6300.

Good luck and stay safe out there! 🌅

10/22/2026

🦌 The countdown is almost over.

Regular plains Early R***e Season opens this Saturday! Whether you are a seasoned plains hunter or heading out to Area 3 for the first time, safety is priority #1.

⚠️ CRITICAL REMINDER: All recreational activities except deer hunting are temporarily shut down on river bottom SWAs this opening weekend 10/24 - 10/25. Know before you go!

Get your up to date brochures and maps at the Brush Office 28167 County Road T.

Be safe, stand out in your solid blaze orange/pink, and good luck out there!

10/19/2026

📢 WATER LEVEL UPDATE: Andrick Ponds & Jackson Lake SWA 🦆🍂

Planning a waterfowl hunt in the Brush area? We know how crucial water levels are for your scouting and setup. Here are the latest property layout and pond conditions for both Andrick Ponds and Jackson Lake State Wildlife Areas:

🦆 JACKSON LAKE SWA
🌾 Huntable Ponds: Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
🚫 Dry Ponds: Ponds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

🦆 ANDRICK PONDS SWA
🌾 Huntable Ponds: Ponds 2, 3, and 13
💧 Some Water: Pond 12
🚫 Dry Ponds: Ponds 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

• Scout Ahead: Conditions can change quickly! We highly encourage hunters to physically check out their spots before hunt day.

• Access Requirements: A valid hunting/fishing license OR a valid State Wildlife Area (SWA) pass is required for anyone 16 or older entering these properties.

• Property Regulations: Be sure to double-check specific property regulations, reservation requirements, and hunting day splits for both Andrick and Jackson Lake in your CPW Waterfowl brochure.

Have questions? Give the CPW Brush Area Office a call at (970) 842-6300.

Good luck to everyone heading out, and stay safe out there 🌅

10/14/2026

🦆 Heading out to Area 3 soon? Be sure to check conditions first! 🌾

Because of regional drought conditions earlier this year, water levels may look a bit different at your favorite classic spots like Jumbo Reservoir, Brush Prairie Ponds or Prewitt Reservoir .

Before you pack up your gear, give our local Brush office a call to get an accurate conditions report so you know exactly what to expect.

➡️ Remember, anyone 16 or older accessing our State Wildlife Areas must hold a valid hunting or fishing license, or a current SWA pass.

📞 Brush Area Office: 970-842-6300

Don't forget to download your 2026 Colorado State Recreation Lands book and other hunting brochures on the CPW website. cpw.state.co.us

Be safe hunting this season! 🍂 tag a buddy who needs to check their gear! 👇

09/14/2026

Water Update: Elliott at Union tract, areas 1 and 2 are huntable. Reservations reqd.

Brush Prairie Ponds 1,2,3,4,5,8 are huntable with water.

09/12/2026

Water updates:

Red Lion

-Eastern cells are about full
-West cell is low

Sedgwick bar/Pony express
-river is low

08/20/2026

There is a Hunter Education Internet Conclusion Course scheduled for August 30th 8am-3pm in AKRON. Click the link for details and to sign up.

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/247622

OR - SCAN QR CODE TO REGISTER
Please contact Robert Emanuel with questions call or text (970)-466-0501
Bring Lunch, Water, snacks, Pencil, Paper.

08/07/2026

Come out and join us in Brush on Sunday August 9th for a day of fun, good and prizes!

07/31/2026

The boat ramp is now closed at Prewitt Reservoir due to low water levels.