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Elk Unit 12
Nebraska, United States
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About Elk Unit 12
Elk Unit 12 is a elk unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 8,508 km² (3,285 mi²). The town of Ogallala 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 8,508 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,285 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 182 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 172 | 2% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 8.6 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 3.7 | under 1% |
| City of North Platte | 1.3 | under 1% |
| City of Ogallala, NE | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.1 | 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 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | firearm, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 21, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck High Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Duck Zone 3
- Cheyenne Antelope Unit
- Cheyenne Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Dismal Antelope Unit
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Platte Deer Unit (deer management 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 Elk Unit 12
- 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 Elk Unit 12?
About 8,508 km² (3,285 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Unit 12?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 182 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 Elk Unit 12?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk Unit 12?
In the same unit system: Elk Unit 4, Elk Unit 5, Elk Unit 10, Elk Unit 11, Elk Unit 14 and Elk Unit 131.
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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.