National Wildlife Refuge · Colorado · FWS Region 6

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Jefferson County, Colorado, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 70 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Two Ponds NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Two Ponds NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 70 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed70 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 70 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Colorado hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Two Ponds NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Two Ponds NWR.

How to get to Two Ponds NWR

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Destination: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
39.83881, -105.10701
DMS
39°50′19.7″N 105°06′25.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Denver, CO9.2 mi NW of town
  • Fort Collins, CO52 mi S of town
  • Colorado Springs, CO71 mi N of town
  • Walden, CO87 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • DEN Denver Intl23 mi
  • COS Colorado Springs74 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Two Ponds NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM7:34 PM13h 07m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM7:11 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM6:44 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:22 PM11h 13m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM4:59 PM10h 32m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:45 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM4:37 PM9h 35m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM4:36 PM9h 22m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM4:45 PM9h 24m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM4:58 PM9h 38m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:17 PM10h 09m

Computed for 39.839, -105.107 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Two Ponds NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Two Ponds NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Two Ponds NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Two Ponds NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Two Ponds NWR located?

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is in Jefferson County, Colorado, about 9 miles NW of Denver, CO (straight-line). GPS: 39.83881, -105.10701.

What are legal shooting hours at Two Ponds NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.