mountain lion management unit · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
Montana, United States
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About Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
Mountain Lion Management Unit 502 is a mountain lion management unit in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 25,289 km² (9,764 mi²). Towns inside it include Billings, Laurel and Hardin.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- 502
- Area
- 25,289 km²
- Area (miles)
- 9,764 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,781 km² of public or protected land inside it, 11% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,377 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,022 | 4% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 210 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 51 | under 1% |
| Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge | 46 | under 1% |
| LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 42 | under 1% |
| GRASS LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 65 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Dec 1, 2026 to May 25, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 410
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 411
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 448
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 525
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 540
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 580
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 700
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 5
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 502 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 515 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 516
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Antelope Hunting District 526
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 535 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 536
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 575 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 576
- Black Bear Hunting District 580
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 590 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 596
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Mountain Lion Management Unit 502?
About 25,289 km² (9,764 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Management Unit 502?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,781 km² of public or protected land, 11% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Mountain Lion Management Unit 502?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Mountain Lion Management Unit 502?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Management Unit 410, Mountain Lion Management Unit 411, Mountain Lion Management Unit 448, Mountain Lion Management Unit 525, Mountain Lion Management Unit 540, Mountain Lion Management Unit 580 and Mountain Lion Management Unit 700.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Licence: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.