deer management unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Loup West Deer Unit
Nebraska, United States
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About Loup West Deer Unit
Loup West Deer Unit is a deer management unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 6,753 km² (2,607 mi²). The town of Broken Bow is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer and Mule deer.
- Unit code
- Loup West
- Area
- 6,753 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,607 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 9.0 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 0.5 | under 1% |
| City of Broken Bow, NE | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Loup West Deer Unit are in Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Buffalo Deer Unit
- Calamus East Deer Unit
- Calamus West Deer Unit
- Loup East Deer Unit
- Platte Deer Unit
- Sandhills Deer Unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck High Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Duck Low Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Elk Unit 14
- Eastern Sandhills Antelope Unit
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Low Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- North Central Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Platte River Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- West Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Loup West Deer Unit
- 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 Loup West Deer Unit (deer management unit)?
About 6,753 km² (2,607 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Loup West Deer Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Loup West Deer Unit?
In Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's official regulations: https://outdoornebraska.gov/guides-maps/hunting-guides/big-game-guide/
Which units are next to Loup West Deer Unit?
In the same unit system: Buffalo Deer Unit, Calamus East Deer Unit, Calamus West Deer Unit, Loup East Deer Unit, Platte Deer Unit and Sandhills Deer Unit.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Licence: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ("no restrictions on the use and distribution"; no warranty). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.