mountain lion management unit · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Mountain Lion Management Unit 621
Montana, United States
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About Mountain Lion Management Unit 621
Mountain Lion Management Unit 621 is a mountain lion management unit in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 2,088 km² (806 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Havre, about 77 km from its edge.
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
- 621
- Area
- 2,088 km²
- Area (miles)
- 806 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,613 km² of public or protected land inside it, 77% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 921 | 44% |
| CHARLES M. RUSSELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 449 | 21% |
| Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge | 449 | 21% |
| Omaha | 122 | 6% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 108 | 5% |
| Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge | 17 | under 1% |
| UL BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 17 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 9.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.4 | 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 620
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 680
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 690
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 6
- Black Bear Hunting District 600
- Moose Hunting District 600
- Antelope Hunting District 620
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 620
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 621 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 680
- Turkey District 699 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Management Unit 621
- 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 621?
About 2,088 km² (806 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Management Unit 621?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,613 km² of public or protected land, 77% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Mountain Lion Management Unit 621?
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 621?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Management Unit 410, Mountain Lion Management Unit 620, Mountain Lion Management Unit 680 and Mountain Lion Management Unit 690.
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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.