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Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
Wyoming, United States
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About Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson is a bison hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 29,210 km² (11,278 mi²). The town of Jackson is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bison.
- Unit code
- 2
- Area
- 29,210 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,278 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 24,066 km² of public or protected land inside it, 82% 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 04 Intermountain | 13,716 | 47% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 9,119 | 31% |
| Unknown | 901 | 3% |
| Unknown | 143 | under 1% |
| NATIONAL ELK REFUGE | 101 | under 1% |
| National Elk Refuge | 101 | under 1% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 56 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 40 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 89 | 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 Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bison | Aug 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Bison | Aug 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | females, 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
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 1
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 2 (Teton)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 3 (closed)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 3 (Bridger)
- Moose Hunt Area 3 Pinedale
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 7 Jackson
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Black Bear Hunt Area 11 (Greys River management unit)
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 12 (Alpine)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 14 (Lincoln)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 17 (Piney)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit)
- Moose Hunt Area 25 Big Piney - Off National Forest
- Moose Hunt Area 26 Lincoln
- Antelope Hunt Area 87 Pinedale
- Elk Hunt Area 98 Boulder
- Deer Hunt Area 135 West Green River
- Deer Hunt Area 138 Boulder
- Deer Hunt Area 143 South Piney
- Nonresident Deer Region G
- Nonresident Deer Region H
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- 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 Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson?
About 29,210 km² (11,278 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 24,066 km² of public or protected land, 82% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson?
In the same unit system: Bison Hunt Area 1 Absaroka.
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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.