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Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon
Wyoming, United States
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About Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon is a bighorn sheep hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 636 km² (246 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Newcastle, about 0.9 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 20
- Area
- 636 km²
- Area (miles)
- 246 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 170 km² of public or protected land inside it, 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 92 | 14% |
| Unknown | 53 | 8% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 25 | 4% |
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 Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 2 (closed)
- Antelope Hunt Area 5 Inyan Kara
- Deer Hunt Area 6 Skull Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 6 South Newcastle
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
- Deer Hunt Area 9 Blacktail Creek
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 117 South Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
- Nonresident Deer Region A
- Nonresident Deer Region B
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Eastern
What HuntGrid shows for Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon
- 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 Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon?
About 636 km² (246 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 170 km² of public or protected land, 27% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Licence: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming (published "as is" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.