Robbins Butte Wildlife Area

The Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (RBWA) is located approximately seven miles southwest of Buckeye, Arizona, comprising approximately 1681 acres.  The property is managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department AZGFD for wildlife enhancement projects, and educational purposes.  The primary management emphasis at RBWA is to provide food crops and nesting habitat for upland game birds. Secondary management emphasis includes enhancing riparian habitat and the riparian-desert upland ecotone.  The over goal of the Game and Fish Department is, “To optimize the habitat potential of the property for wildlife and for present and future generations of the public to enjoy wildlife-oriented recreation.”

Copper State Hunting Retriever Club (CSHRC) activities

At the discretion of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, CSHRC often hold club activities and events in the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area.  It is important to remember that as guests of the area, every club member, and event attendee should:

• Make every effort to not disturb area wildlife
• Respect the natural habitat and facilities
• Drive only on approved roads
• Drive at slower speeds to minimize dust (15 MPH)
• Pick up any litter
• Close and secure any opened gates

Always remember the golden rule:  “Take only pictures, leave only foot (paw) prints”.

Location and Directions 

GPS: +33° 19.114', -112° 38.036'
Elevation: 809 ft

• From I-10 take highway 85 South toward Gila Bend
• Follow signs to turn west onto a dirt road
• The club typically meets in a parking area on the right side of dirt road by the “water pump”

The following link should be helpful in finding the meeting area:

maps.google.com/maps

Additional Information

http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/wildlife_area_robbins.shtml