light goose conservation order zone · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)
Nebraska, United States
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About Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)
Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order) is a light goose conservation order zone in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 15,632 km² (6,035 mi²). Towns inside it include Hastings, York, Holdrege, Aurora and Minden.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Rainwater Basin
- Area
- 15,632 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,035 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 366 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 140 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 51 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 30 | under 1% |
| Clay County Waterfowl Production Area Of Ne | 28 | under 1% |
| CLAY COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA OF NE | 28 | under 1% |
| Phelps County Waterfowl Production Area | 19 | under 1% |
| PHELPS COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 19 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 18 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 165 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ross's goose | Feb 10, 2027 to Apr 5, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Feb 10, 2027 to Apr 5, 2027 | shotgun 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 Zone 1
- Duck Low Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Elk Unit 15
- Elk Unit 132
- Blue Northwest Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Buffalo Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Low Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Platte River Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- Republican Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Wahoo Deer Unit (deer management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)
- 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 Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)?
About 15,632 km² (6,035 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 366 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)?
This page lists 2 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 Rainwater Basin Zone (light goose conservation order)?
In the same unit system: East Zone (light goose conservation order) and West Zone (light goose conservation order).
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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.