deer management unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Sandhills Deer Unit
Nebraska, United States
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About Sandhills Deer Unit
Sandhills Deer Unit is a deer management unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 20,218 km² (7,806 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Valentine, about 0.3 km from its edge.
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
- Sandhills
- Area
- 20,218 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,806 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 679 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 469 | 2% |
| Valentine National Wildlife Refuge | 167 | under 1% |
| VALENTINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 167 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 29 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 10 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 7.0 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 3.7 | 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 Sandhills 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
- Calamus West Deer Unit
- Keya Paha Deer Unit
- Loup West Deer Unit
- Pine Ridge Deer Unit
- Plains Deer Unit
- Platte Deer Unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck High Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Elk Unit 6
- Elk Unit 9
- Elk Unit 10
- Cherry Antelope Unit
- Cherry Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Dismal Antelope Unit
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Niobrara River Unit (mountain lion unit)
- North Central Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Bighorn sheep hunting area (seven Panhandle counties)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- West Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Sandhills 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 Sandhills Deer Unit (deer management unit)?
About 20,218 km² (7,806 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sandhills Deer Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 679 km² of public or protected land, 3% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Sandhills 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 Sandhills Deer Unit?
In the same unit system: Calamus West Deer Unit, Keya Paha Deer Unit, Loup West Deer Unit, Pine Ridge Deer Unit, Plains Deer Unit and Platte 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.