mountain lion unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Pine Ridge Unit
Nebraska, United States
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About Pine Ridge Unit
Pine Ridge Unit is a mountain lion unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 8,611 km² (3,325 mi²). The town of Chadron is inside it.
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
- Pine Ridge
- Area
- 8,611 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,325 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2027
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 799 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 | 588 | 7% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 171 | 2% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 151 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 22 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 7.0 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.6 | 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 |
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
- Elk Unit 1
- Elk Unit 2
- Duck High Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)
- Elk Unit 3
- Elk Unit 9
- Box Butte East Antelope Unit
- Box Butte East Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Box Butte West Antelope Unit
- Box Butte West Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Cherry Antelope Unit
- Cherry Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- North Central Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- North Sioux Antelope Unit
- North Sioux Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- North Sioux Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- Bighorn sheep hunting area (seven Panhandle counties)
- Pine Ridge Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- West Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge Unit (mountain lion unit)?
About 8,611 km² (3,325 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Pine Ridge Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 799 km² of public or protected land, 9% 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 Pine Ridge Unit?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Pine Ridge Unit?
In the same unit system: Niobrara River 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.