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you enjoy the out of doors, the Brush area is the place for you... |
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Hunting,
fishing, boating and bird watching opportunities abound at nearby Doty
Ponds, Brush Prairie Ponds, Jackson Lake and Prewitt Reservoir. Youth
under 16 are not required to have a fishing license at these areas.
At left
is Prewitt Reservoir and below is the South Platte River. Both offer
ample outdoor activities. |
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Popular
Outdoor Areas Around Brush (click for a description):
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| Brush
Prairie Ponds |
Hunting
* Nature Viewing
This 1600-acre state wildlife area provides opportunity to view wildlife
in it natural prairie and riparian habitat. Wildlife includes waterfowl,
pheasant, rabbit and deer. Viewing is from February through the first
waterfowl hinting season. Access is limited to areas posted. |
| Brush
State Wildlife Area |
Hunting
* Nature Viewing * Fishing * Hiking
Wildlife in this 588-acreage along the South Platte River includes deer,
rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, turkey, bobwhite quail, dove and a variety
of waterfowl. Bass fishing is available in nearby Charitier Ponds. To
get there: From Brush go 2.5 miles north on Hwy. 71 to County
Road 28, continue north 1 mile on gravel road. |
| Cottonwood
State Wildlife Area |
Hunting
* Nature Hikes
This 884.5 acre area is a primary hinting area for deer, pheasant, turkey,
bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. During non-hunting seasons,
the area provides good opportunities for wildlife viewing. To
get there: From the town of Snyder (which is 7 miles from
Brush on Hwy. 71), drive 2 miles east on County Road W.7. |
| Dodd
Bridge State Wildlife Area |
Hunting
* Nature Viewing * Hiking
A prime 903-acre area for hunting deer, pheasant, bobwhite quail, waterfowl,
dove, rabbit, squirrel and turkey. The scenery along the South Platte
River also provides excellent wildlife and nature viewing during non-hunting
season. To get there: Drive west 5 miles from
Brush to Dodd Bridge Road, then north on Dodd Bridge Road approximately
4 miles until you reach the river. |
| Elliot
State Wildlife Area |
Hunting
* Nature Viewing * Hiking
Deer, pheasant, bobwhite quail, rabbit, squirrel, turkey and waterfowl
reside in this 2,136 acres located 6 miles northeast of Snyder on County
Road W.7. Union Tract is closed to all access except for specified days
during waterfowl season. During non-hunting season, it is a calm, peaceful
area for nature study. |
| Jackson
Lake |
Fishing
* Hunting * Nature Viewing * Hiking
This large lake is home to trout, walleyes, bass, catfish, perch, crappie
and wipers. Hunting season for waterfowl, dove, pheasant and rabbits run
from the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday prior to Memorial
Day. 180 campsites with showers, toilets and drinking water. Call 800-678-2267
to reserve a space. Ice fishing begins after the close of waterfowl hunting
season. Located 32 miles northwest of Brush (take I-76 to Wiggins Exit,
then north on Hwy. 39. (970) 645-2551. |
| Prewitt
Resevoir |
Fishing
* Nature Viewing * Hiking
Prewitt Reservoir, 13 miles northeast of Brush along Hwy. 6, is a haven
for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The lake is largely undeveloped,
but has a boat ramp and other amenities. $3 user fee at gate or $5 annual
pass. |
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