A new state wildlife is set to be established in Colorado, thanks to the recent acquisition of “pristine” habitat spanning Gilpin and Boulder counties by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The Conservation Fund.
Per a March 6 press release from the office of Governor Jared Polis and the aforementioned parties, Tolland Ranch is set to be conserved, described as an “important victory for wildlife habitat and public land access.”
This 3,314 acre property is home to critical habitat for moose, deer, and elk, with access to a 3.5-mile stretch of South Boulder Creek and 16 ponds that will mean ample fishing opportunities for anglers seeking brook, brown, and rainbow trout.
Future efforts at the new state wildlife area will prioritize access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing recreationists, with potential for limited hunting and fishing to be offered on the land as early as fall 2026…