mountain lion unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Wildcat Hills Unit
Nebraska, United States
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About Wildcat Hills Unit
Wildcat Hills Unit is a mountain lion unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 6,824 km² (2,635 mi²). Towns inside it include Scottsbluff and Gering.
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
- Wildcat Hills
- Area
- 6,824 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,635 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2027
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Basin Environments | 67 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 49 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 33 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 13 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 6.7 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Scottsbluff | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.2 | 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
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- Box Butte West Antelope Unit
- Box Butte West Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Cheyenne Antelope Unit
- Cheyenne Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- Garden Antelope Unit
- Garden Late Unit (late antelope unit)
- High Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Bighorn sheep hunting area (seven Panhandle counties)
- Plains Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Platte River Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)
- Prairie Muzzleloader Unit (antelope muzzleloader unit)
- Upper Platte Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- West Zone (light goose conservation order) (light goose conservation order zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Wildcat Hills 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 Wildcat Hills Unit (mountain lion unit)?
About 6,824 km² (2,635 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Wildcat Hills Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 148 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Platte River Basin Environments. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Wildcat Hills 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.
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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.