mountain lion unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Niobrara River Unit
Nebraska, United States
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About Niobrara River Unit
Niobrara River Unit is a mountain lion unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 17,065 km² (6,589 mi²). Towns inside it include O'Neill and Valentine.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's data for the 2027 season. The agency uses this unit system for Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- Niobrara
- Area
- 17,065 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,589 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2027
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 878 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 | 468 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 205 | 1% |
| FORT NIOBRARA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 77 | under 1% |
| Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge | 77 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 56 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 34 | under 1% |
| Omaha | 23 | under 1% |
| Audubon of Kansas | 20 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 34 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Jan 2, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 | residents, draw source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Mar 13, 2027 to Mar 31, 2027 | residents, 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
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- Eastern Sandhills Antelope Unit
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Keya Paha Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Low Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Missouri Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Missouri West Antlerless Only Unit (antlerless-only deer unit)
- Niobrara Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Niobrara River Antlerless Unit (river antlerless deer unit)
- North Central Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- Sandhills Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- West Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Niobrara River 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 Niobrara River Unit (mountain lion unit)?
About 17,065 km² (6,589 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Niobrara River Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 878 km² of public or protected land, 5% 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 Niobrara River Unit?
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 Niobrara River Unit?
In the same unit system: Pine Ridge Unit.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ("no restrictions on the use and distribution"; no warranty), plus public-domain Census TIGER/Line roads for the Niobrara unit's 2027 extension. Boundaries for the 2027 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.